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YV03 WRG

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid

Blue Diesel 3171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,725 mi
Last recorded152,725 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid85,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 WRG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Tid
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 152,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2012 152,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 138,485 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 138,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 124,551 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 115,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 109,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 95,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2007 95,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,547 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Tid?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,727
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
position lamp(s) not working 7
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YV03 WRG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid in Blue with a 3,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,350 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV03 WRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YV03 WRG registered?

YV03 WRG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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