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YX53 CCY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,048 mi
Last recorded96,048 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,771 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,024 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,569 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,827 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 54,827 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 CCY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CCY, 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 CCY registered?

YX53 CCY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is YX53 CCY safe to buy?

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