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YT03 PBU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,791 mi
Last recorded68,791 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge also measuring 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge also measuring 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,268 miles

both front tyres inner edges 1.6mm ./

ex back box clamp corroded away but secure time of test

slight corroson on o/s/r brake flexi ferrule

very slight surface corroson on front to rear brake pipes ./

Fail 12 Mar 2016 56,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both lower arm / (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushs ./ (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges 1.6mm ./

ex back box clamp corroded away but secure time of test

slight corroson on o/s/r brake flexi ferrule

very slight surface corroson on front to rear brake pipes ./

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,970 miles

slight blow on exhaust poss manifold area ,/ heatsheild covering it ./ non visible ./ slight corroson on ex back box and clamp./

Fail 7 Mar 2014 42,377 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,462 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,462 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 31,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,352 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 27,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,415 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 PBU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PBU, 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 YT03 PBU registered?

YT03 PBU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 PBU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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