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YT03 PCU

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,701 mi
Last recorded151,701 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 151,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 140,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 131,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,892 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 25 May 2011 105,064 miles

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

EML on

o/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 20 May 2011 105,008 miles

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

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

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

EML on

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 25 May 2010 89,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,724 miles

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

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 PCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PCU, 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

How do I check the history of YT03 PCU?

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What year was YT03 PCU registered?

YT03 PCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is YT03 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 PCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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