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YT03 OZV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,687 mi
Last recorded103,687 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 103,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met 14%

Fail 5 Dec 2015 103,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake efficiency only just met 14%

Fail 27 Nov 2014 102,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,796 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 99,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Mist Of Oil Around Sump

Fail 28 Nov 2012 99,485 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Mist Of Oil Around Sump

Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,469 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 53,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,985 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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YT03 OZV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YT03 OZV, 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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YT03 OZV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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