MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm requires tracking (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust deteriorated condition
damaged nearside front fog light
slight damage to front number plate
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
damaged nearside front fog light
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres stepping especially nearside rear (out of shape)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OW03 JYD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 OW03 JYD, 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 OW03 JYD registered?
OW03 JYD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is OW03 JYD safe to buy?
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