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YX53 CCF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,705 mi
Last recorded80,705 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear wheels have slight play

nearside rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 77,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear wheels have slight play

nearside rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2012 70,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,534 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,636 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 54,636 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,284 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 54,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CCF, 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 CCF registered?

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

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