MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
screw in o/s rear tyre tread.
slight oil leaks, engine & gearbox areas.
auxillery belt slightly cracked
cut in nsr tyre and wearing uneven
nsf tyre wearing uneven and nearing the legal limit of 1.6mm
osr tyre wearing uneven
rear brake pads look low
rear number plate slightly distorted
slight play in nsr front arm outer bush
slight plkay in both steering rack arms
small chip in windscreen
some brake pipes rusty
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YX53 CBU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YX53 CBU, 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 CBU registered?
YX53 CBU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is YX53 CBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX53 CBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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