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OY53 YEE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,731 mi
Last recorded150,731 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YEE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 150,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 150,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 141,454 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 130,860 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 126,597 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,231 miles

engine management light on at time of test

sills covered with trim unable to inspect

Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,755 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,694 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,288 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 YEE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

OY53 YEE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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