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YT53 YZB

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,143 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,538 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,705 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,701 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management warning light illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,052 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,343 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,949 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 48,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,857 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,443 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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YT53 YZB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT53 YZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 YZB registered?

YT53 YZB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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