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YT53 ZBF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,349 mi
Last recorded96,349 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,349 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 96,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,998 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,488 miles

slight play o/s steering rack tie-ball

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,748 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 ZBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YT53 ZBF, 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 YT53 ZBF registered?

YT53 ZBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YT53 ZBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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