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YX53 KWC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,760 mi
Last recorded72,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered

Fail 6 Jun 2014 65,869 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes covered

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,396 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge to 1.6mm

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,083 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,858 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,412 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,393 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 36,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,179 miles

front number plate defaced but readable

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 KWC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

YX53 KWC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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