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YU52 YYL

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,806 mi
Last recorded173,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 173,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front top suspension mount worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar droplinks worn

front brake discs corroded

major oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 166,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front links (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2014 165,010 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 150,514 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust heat sheild loose.

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 150,514 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust heat sheild loose.

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 130,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 123,417 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges but not in centre 3/4's

handbrake comes up high in car

play in nearside front ball joint when barred

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,154 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 85,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,933 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,415 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 YYL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYL, 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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YU52 YYL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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