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YY52 HPC

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,185 mi
Last recorded73,185 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid85,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Tid
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 73,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 62,198 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn and distorted on inner edges

wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,134 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,031 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,635 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

slight distortion on offside rear tyre

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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YY52 HPC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY52 HPC, 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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YY52 HPC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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