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YX53 CFG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,510 mi
Last recorded122,510 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,656 miles

n/s rear saddle bush slight movement

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 89,249 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 83,993 miles

all tyres approx 2-3mm tread depth

front number plate in poor condition

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,233 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 CFG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CFG, 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 CFG registered?

YX53 CFG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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