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OY53 YDR

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,176 mi
Last recorded166,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 166,176 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 166,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 157,470 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 157,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 155,722 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 152,249 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 152,235 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management warning light

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2014 144,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 131,881 miles

EM light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 120,981 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 109,893 miles

both rear upper suspension joints have slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2010 98,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,944 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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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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OY53 YDR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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