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YT52 NBL

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,191 mi
Last recorded72,191 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,354 miles

Advise n/s/r upper sus arm has slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting missing but system still supported

offside rear brake showing signs of binding/overheating but operating ok at time of test

oil leak on engine and gearbox

steering lock inop and warning on instruments

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,328 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 NBL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

YT52 NBL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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