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GM03 YRC

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,649 mi
Last recorded199,649 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YRC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 199,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs are worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 199,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs are worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 188,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 177,837 miles

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened passenger (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2018 177,837 miles

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened passenger (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2017 171,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 171,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 151,075 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 151,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 148,031 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 148,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 142,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,177 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 130,167 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2011 116,624 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm to hub bush slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,767 miles

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,493 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 36,774 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YRC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GM03 YRC, 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 YRC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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