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OY53 YHP

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 128,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 114,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 114,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,468 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 103,468 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,668 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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OY53 YHP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 YHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY53 YHP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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