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YX53 CCV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 119,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 117,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,619 miles

rear indicators starting to discolour.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 106,604 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid below min level.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,333 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 101,079 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,941 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 79,941 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,025 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 79,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 CCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 CCV registered?

YX53 CCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 CCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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