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YY52 MWP

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 MWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,273 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded/pitted.

nearside rear outer position lamp not working.

offside and nearside headlamp beam images are weak.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,239 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front brake disc corroded/pitted.

nearside rear outer position lamp not working.

offside and nearside headlamp beam images are weak.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front wipers are smearing the screen.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

near side front tyre extensively perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off and near side rear tyres are starting to perish.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 90,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat fore and aft electric switch incomplete.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat fore and aft electric switch incomplete.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front seat fore and aft adjustment switch incomplete.

off side rear brake caliper/flexi hose areas show fluid contamination.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front drivers seat "fore and aft" mechanism switch incomplete.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,681 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.

Pass 5 May 2011 77,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,094 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,382 miles

cover under front of vehicle retricts view of some testable items. cover is oily

nearside rear tyre inner wall splitting

offside and nearside front strutts corroded

rear brake disc surfaces are grooved

Pass 26 Apr 2008 57,004 miles

rear brake discs slightly lipped / scored

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,287 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 2 May 2006 43,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YY52 MWP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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