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YY52 HPJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,605 mi
Last recorded58,605 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,605 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps coroded but still securing tank

n/s/f tyre has puncture

Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,362 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,358 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,545 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 HPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YY52 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

YY52 HPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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