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YT03 PCF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 123,899 miles

M.I.L. ON

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.6MM TREAD DEPTH

O/S/F TYRE ON 2.7MM TREAD DEPTH

O/S/F WHEELARCH COVER LOOSE & FOULING ON WHEEL WHEN TURNING

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,898 miles

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

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

M.I.L. ON

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.6MM TREAD DEPTH

O/S/F TYRE ON 2.7MM TREAD DEPTH

O/S/F WHEELARCH COVER LOOSE & FOULING ON WHEEL WHEN TURNING

Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,776 miles

oil leak

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 28 Jan 2016 111,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

oil leak

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Dec 2015 111,759 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 104,745 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 104,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,257 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,886 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 83,886 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,665 miles

stonechip in windscreen on n/s

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,081 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,081 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,698 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,334 miles

advise near side and middle rear seat not in operation box in back

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 PCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

YT03 PCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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