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BK03 YCL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,600 mi
Last recorded207,600 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 YCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 207,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose bush (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin and one bracket corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,735 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre cracked

slight misting of fuel pipe connector near fuel tank

Fail 9 Feb 2015 109,735 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre cracked

slight misting of fuel pipe connector near fuel tank

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,767 miles

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

slight misting on fuel pipe connection near fuel tank

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,052 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 86,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,706 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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 YCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

BK03 YCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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