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YT03 PDZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,338 mi
Last recorded71,338 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,555 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 52,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight cracking of offside rear tyre rubber.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,545 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges of tread.

nearside front wiper blade rubber poor.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,348 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 58,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,196 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 37,184 miles

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

Nearside 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 PDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

YT03 PDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is YT03 PDZ safe to buy?

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