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FY03 YEU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,610 mi
Last recorded169,610 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 169,610 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp images are poor

Nearside front foglamp smashed and insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 169,602 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp images are poor

Nearside front foglamp smashed and insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 155,384 miles

Both headlamp images are poor

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front tyre split on inside sidewall deep but not to cords

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 155,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlamp images are poor

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front tyre split on inside sidewall deep but not to cords

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 137,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 124,406 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake return spring is missing

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 124,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear handbrake return spring is missing

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 110,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,798 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,525 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 69,525 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,985 miles

n/s/r tyre has mishape

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,737 miles

rear no plate poor backing poor

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,523 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FY03 YEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY03 YEU, 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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FY03 YEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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