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AP03 YTS

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,342 mi
Last recorded138,342 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YTS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 138,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2016 138,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engin light on

sills coverd

Fail 22 Oct 2015 135,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engin light on

sills coverd

Pass 16 Apr 2014 133,864 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 133,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 128,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,051 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 109,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 7 Apr 2010 95,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 79,960 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,338 miles

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 17 Apr 2008 64,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 50,974 miles

slight wear in n/s/rear suspension bush

Pass 24 May 2006 34,648 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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AP03 YTS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 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 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 YTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP03 YTS registered?

AP03 YTS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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