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YT03 PFV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,051 mi
Last recorded149,051 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 149,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery warning lamp is on

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 149,000 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

MIL is on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery warning lamp is on

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 139,105 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 139,105 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 126,770 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 126,770 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,687 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 103,649 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,078 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 102,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 84,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 66,441 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 PFV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

YT03 PFV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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