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PG03 YSL

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,981 mi
Last recorded153,981 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 153,981 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 144,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint linkage, (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread shoulder, (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak,

Pass 12 Nov 2014 136,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,937 miles

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Nov 2012 113,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,553 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,036 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,542 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate damaged.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,324 miles

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

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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PG03 YSL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol 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 PG03 YSL, 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 PG03 YSL registered?

PG03 YSL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is PG03 YSL safe to buy?

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