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YT53 ZCX

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,067 mi
Last recorded144,067 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 144,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 117,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 102,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 90,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 68,684 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 68,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,312 miles

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

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 ZCX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

YT53 ZCX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YT53 ZCX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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