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MX53 YFF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 YFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,497 miles

EML light stays on

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,497 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

EML light stays on

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,183 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,630 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,668 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,124 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,758 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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MX53 YFF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MX53 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

MX53 YFF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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