MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image on both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S/R Upper and lower arm bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake return spring missing
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image on both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S/R Upper and lower arm bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake return spring missing
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fueltank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management warning light
rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management warning light
rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition
EM light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear upper suspension joints have slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs lipped/worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 YDR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 OY53 YDR, 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 OY53 YDR registered?
OY53 YDR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is OY53 YDR safe to buy?
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