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YY52 HRG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,267 mi
Last recorded164,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 164,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frront section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 135,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,891 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,692 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,799 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,909 miles

front and rear no plates reflective strips starting to peel away x2.

front discs worn x2.

osf outer pad 80% worn.

osr coil spring corroded x1.

osr outer disc face scored.

rear pads worn.

travell on h/brake.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 75,909 miles

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

front and rear no plates reflective strips starting to peel away x2.

front discs worn x2.

osf outer pad 80% worn.

osf tyre close to legal limit.

osr coil spring corroded x1.

osr outer disc face scored.

rear pads worn.

travell on h/brake.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 66,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 55,318 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 55,318 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,761 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 47,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 HRG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HRG, 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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YY52 HRG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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