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OY53 YFC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,077 mi
Last recorded191,077 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 191,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 191,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 181,134 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2015 173,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 167,363 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 167,363 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 157,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 145,821 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 135,403 miles

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

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

engine management fault warning light illuminated

Fail 3 Dec 2011 135,403 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine management fault warning light illuminated

Fail 3 Dec 2010 123,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,283 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 112,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 98,577 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 84,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,342 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 YFC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

OY53 YFC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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