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YX03 BNN

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,539 mi
Last recorded148,539 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 148,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 138,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 123,550 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 123,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 114,260 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 102,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 101,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,450 miles

slight bulge on near side rear tyre outer side wall †rear number plate showing wear

Pass 2 May 2006 21,376 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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YX03 BNN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX03 BNN, 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 YX03 BNN registered?

YX03 BNN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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