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YV03 VKW

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,400 mi
Last recorded95,400 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 95,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,398 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,393 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped on the outer edges

Front brake pads over half worn

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 82,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped on the outer edges

Front brake pads over half worn

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,739 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped and worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake discs heavily lipped and worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,069 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 52,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,527 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,538 miles

slight play in the o/s/r wheel poss hub bushes?

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 VKW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV03 VKW registered?

YV03 VKW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is YV03 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 VKW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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