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YT03 PCV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,502 mi
Last recorded152,502 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 152,502 miles

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Nearside Front inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 148,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f beam image dim

poly belt split u/s

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 141,262 miles

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

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre on outer edge

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Mar 2013 129,620 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,702 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 119,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,584 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,519 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 98,519 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 86,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 76,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2006 51,292 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,292 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

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 PCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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