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MX53 YFB

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 YFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 104,948 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,358 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,623 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 86,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,911 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,354 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,728 miles

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

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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MX53 YFB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX53 YFB, 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 MX53 YFB registered?

MX53 YFB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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