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YY52 HLJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,771 miles

Airbag malfunction.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passenger belt requires assistance to retract.

Nearside front outer shoulder wearing.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front inner and outer shoulder very worn.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,292 miles

only just passed emissions test engine needs a service

Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,195 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 55,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,000 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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YY52 HLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY52 HLJ, 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 YY52 HLJ registered?

YY52 HLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YY52 HLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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