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YT52 MZJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,283 mi
Last recorded149,283 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 MZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 149,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 146,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 140,377 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 136,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 128,681 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 118,170 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 108,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 85,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 74,236 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,716 miles

front number plate deteriating

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge nearly devoid of tread

possible slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

slight play in both sides rear upper suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,825 miles

oil leak on engine

slight rattle from exhaust front flexible

Pass 23 Dec 2005 38,527 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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YT52 MZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YT52 MZJ, 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 YT52 MZJ registered?

YT52 MZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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