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YX03 BPE

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,690 mi
Last recorded197,690 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 197,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 181,160 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 172,171 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 157,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 16 May 2013 157,492 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 May 2012 140,024 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 140,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 110,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 104,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,479 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 BPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BPE, 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 BPE registered?

YX03 BPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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