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OW03 JYD

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,721 mi
Last recorded171,721 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 JYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 171,721 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 164,148 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 150,254 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,532 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,532 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,702 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated condition

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,832 miles

damaged nearside front fog light

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,021 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping especially nearside rear (out of shape)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,610 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,186 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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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.

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