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YW03 UBG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,503 mi
Last recorded158,503 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 158,503 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 151,635 miles

exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 144,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 139,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 121,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,854 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,854 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 44,924 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 UBG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

YW03 UBG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is YW03 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 UBG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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