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KS53 YNM

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,221 mi
Last recorded191,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 191,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch/upper sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 184,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 184,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 181,334 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 181,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 181,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 175,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 175,514 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 165,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,672 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 137,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 110,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 100,233 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 94,075 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 88,297 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,494 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 55,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 55,131 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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KS53 YNM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS53 YNM, 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 KS53 YNM registered?

KS53 YNM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is KS53 YNM safe to buy?

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