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OU03 JYP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 134,602 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 134,335 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front tyre inner wall badly cracked

Engine light on

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 119,434 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 118,972 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded on clips (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 105,980 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear handbrake shoe lever arm return spring missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 91,721 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 1 May 2014 91,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management warning lamp staying lite

near side front tyre wearing low 225/45ZR17 91Y

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,864 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,123 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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OU03 JYP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 OU03 JYP, 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 OU03 JYP registered?

OU03 JYP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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