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YT53 YZH

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,544 mi
Last recorded205,544 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 205,544 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 205,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

eml light on and outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 195,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 195,017 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 179,832 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 157,781 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2012 139,805 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 139,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 129,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 120,404 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 120,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 115,031 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 115,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,356 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,926 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,917 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YT53 YZH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YT53 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

YT53 YZH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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