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YT52 MZP

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,779 mi
Last recorded121,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 MZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle covered in under seal

Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,977 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,977 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,587 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 106,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,704 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit and slighty out of shape

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 104,700 miles

Nearside 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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres close to limit and slighty out of shape

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 102,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,110 miles

2 heater pipes adrift under bonnet

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,847 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 66,939 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 64,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,891 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 51,891 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,492 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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YT52 MZP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YT52 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

YT52 MZP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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