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YT03 PGU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,773 mi
Last recorded121,773 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,773 miles

smell of petrol but no visible leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,250 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 97,985 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,348 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 94,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,257 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHT WORN

BOTH SIDES FRONT SHOCK ABSUBER LEGS CORRODING WITH AGE

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 66,058 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 66,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,982 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 PGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,990cc 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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

YT03 PGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 PGU 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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