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GN03 YPL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,768 mi
Last recorded140,768 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 YPL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 140,768 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 140,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 135,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 128,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 120,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 109,367 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 109,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,716 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre wearing on out side edge

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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GN03 YPL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN03 YPL, 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 GN03 YPL registered?

GN03 YPL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is GN03 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 YPL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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