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YM03 LHW

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,455 mi
Last recorded112,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 LHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,455 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,274 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,435 miles

Front flexi section of exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,388 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,013 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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YM03 LHW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM03 LHW, 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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What year was YM03 LHW registered?

YM03 LHW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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