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YX53 CCA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,706 mi
Last recorded143,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 143,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 143,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 127,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,520 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 103,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,210 miles

front brake disc and pads have some wear

Fail 4 Mar 2009 90,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,865 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 72,865 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,046 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 CCA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CCA, 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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YX53 CCA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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