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GN03 YRD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,013 mi
Last recorded141,013 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 YRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 141,013 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 141,013 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear / both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 132,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside side mirror glass damaged slightly

engine check light on

Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside side mirror glass damaged slightly

Offside Front hid height level rod broken

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 129,803 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside side mirror glass damaged slightly

Offside Front hid height level rod broken

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 128,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all spring have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 126,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 124,848 miles

Nearside Front Head light deteriorated but light out put not reduced

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box is corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 118,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,499 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,137 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 101,659 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 95,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 89,108 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 81,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 58,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 46,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,411 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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GN03 YRD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

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

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The MOT history for GN03 YRD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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