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YT03 PBF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,630 mi
Last recorded117,630 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,630 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,062 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 112,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,984 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,298 miles

LEAKING OIL FROM TURBO

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

LEAKING OIL FROM TURBO

Oil leak

TYRE O/S REAR DISTORTED

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,467 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,065 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 34,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,137 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 PBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT03 PBF registered?

YT03 PBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is YT03 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 PBF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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