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BK03 YCE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

222,056 mi
Last recorded222,056 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 YCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 222,056 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 215,406 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 2 May 2019 215,334 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside obligatory mirror damaged but providing adequate view

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake only just reaches required effort

Pass 9 Jan 2017 199,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 189,238 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 173,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 156,960 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 137,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,082 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 118,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 99,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 87,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,991 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,308 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,842 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 51,772 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK03 YCE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK03 YCE, 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 BK03 YCE registered?

BK03 YCE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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