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YX03 CUC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 122,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 122,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.88mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,133 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate- BORDERLINE

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Condition of nearside rear hand brake mounting bracket, deteriorated and dislodged

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights, beam image projection distorted- BORDERLINE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.39 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.81 MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE]) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE]) (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/shields corroded and missing

Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE]) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE]) (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/shields corroded and missing

Fail 30 Dec 2015 119,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks[BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields corroded and missing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,955 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated but no gas leaks

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,654 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,646 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,938 miles

offside rear brake dragging slightly

offside rear pads worn

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight wear offside front anti roll link

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,165 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,243 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,413 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 CUC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CUC, 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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YX03 CUC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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