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YV03 VFD

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,554 mi
Last recorded125,554 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 125,554 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 125,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 118,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 111,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR DISCS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,865 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 93,093 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,093 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,369 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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YV03 VFD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YV03 VFD, 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 YV03 VFD registered?

YV03 VFD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YV03 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 VFD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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