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YX53 CBU

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,473 mi
Last recorded124,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,310 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 113,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,970 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 96,859 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,692 miles

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

screw in o/s rear tyre tread.

slight oil leaks, engine & gearbox areas.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,087 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 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.

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