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GM03 YHP

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,283 mi
Last recorded182,283 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YHP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 182,283 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

h/lamp lenses tarnishing.

o/s mirror glass cracked & tarnishing.

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner tread areas.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 182,219 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

h/lamp lenses tarnishing.

o/s mirror glass cracked & tarnishing.

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner tread areas.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 164,143 miles

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

o/s mirror glass cracked.

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 164,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked.

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 151,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 144,026 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 144,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 129,857 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 129,852 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

n\s\f indicator becoming discoloured

Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,304 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 66,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 YHP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHP, 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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GM03 YHP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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