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GM03 YCA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,819 mi
Last recorded134,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 134,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

engine misfiring

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,993 miles

Central Rear seatbelt slow reeling back

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

Offside Front drivers seat flexing

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Jan 2017 126,993 miles

Central Rear seatbelt slow reeling back

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat flexing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2015 116,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge of tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2014 108,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

high-level stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn close to wear bands

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

high-level stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn close to wear bands

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,201 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 59,747 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 46,332 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,494 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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GM03 YCA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GM03 YCA, 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 GM03 YCA registered?

GM03 YCA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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