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YX03 CMV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,498 mi
Last recorded109,498 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 103,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,621 miles

tickover speed slightly high and uneven

Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,621 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

tickover speed slightly high and uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,789 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,718 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,295 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 CMV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

YX03 CMV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YX03 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 CMV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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