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GM03 YHW

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,731 mi
Last recorded105,731 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YHW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,731 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 105,594 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,899 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,140 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 84,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 77,588 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 77,573 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,246 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 58,246 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 YHW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

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

Is GM03 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 YHW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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