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YT03 PBZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,687 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,687 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 198,033 miles

Nearside rear (225/45/17) tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear (225/45/17) tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Jun 2015 198,033 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear (225/45/17) tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear (225/45/17) tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jun 2014 188,065 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear brake calliper has slight bind

Fail 26 Jun 2014 188,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear brake calliper has slight bind

Fail 14 Jun 2013 166,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 166,026 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 145,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 145,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 121,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 104,355 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 104,355 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,972 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 PBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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