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YX53 BLZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,865 mi
Last recorded122,865 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,865 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 122,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure loose onto flexi and back box to center loose (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,838 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,409 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,391 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,094 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 44,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,641 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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YX53 BLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YX53 BLZ, 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 YX53 BLZ registered?

YX53 BLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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