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YW03 UKN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,183 mi
Last recorded168,183 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 168,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger front seat belt warning faulty.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 168,183 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

215/55/16.

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 153,799 miles

dip beam patterns weak

engine hunts at idle

hand brake release sticks

Pass 22 Mar 2012 139,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 139,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,803 miles

Handbrake intermittently hard to release.

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

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

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

Rear inner brake pad looks low.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 107,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake intermittently hard to release.

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

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

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

Rear inner brake pad looks low.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 92,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Nov 2008 92,805 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,624 miles

both rear tyres distorting on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,831 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 UKN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW03 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

YW03 UKN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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