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YW03 SYT

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 SYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,372 miles

Corrosion underneath

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 11 Jun 2026 81,369 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion underneath

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,386 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriating

Heavy corrosion underneath on suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 75,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,345 miles

brake discs corroded on edges

rear radias arms corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,726 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,680 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,091 miles

uneven wear rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,193 miles

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

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,715 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,077 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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YW03 SYT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 YW03 SYT, 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 YW03 SYT registered?

YW03 SYT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is YW03 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 SYT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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