MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated but no gas leaks
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
offside rear brake dragging slightly
offside rear pads worn
rear exhaust heat shield loose
slight wear offside front anti roll link
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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