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YY52 HPP

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,521 mi
Last recorded197,521 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 197,521 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 197,462 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 158,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 141,242 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 115,635 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 115,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 97,613 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 97,613 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 85,328 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 76,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 63,959 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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YY52 HPP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY52 HPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY52 HPP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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