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YR03 LDZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 LDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,966 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 71,965 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine poss power steering resivoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,184 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2017 49,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,185 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,170 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,000 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

evidence off power steering fluid around resevoir but no leak present

offside rear outer brake pad slightly worn

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,563 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YR03 LDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR03 LDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR03 LDZ registered?

YR03 LDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 LDZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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