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YU52 YXT

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 81,911 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk corroded inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion chassis rail in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center + rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,082 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 79,185 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,178 miles

Fuel hose insecure Fuel filler hose clip defective. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear shockers corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Fuel tank straps excessively corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,994 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,669 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,036 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine management light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Wipers poor

Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,018 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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YU52 YXT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YU52 YXT, 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 YU52 YXT registered?

YU52 YXT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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