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SV52 YSD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,677 mi
Last recorded92,677 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,677 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,423 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear shock absorbers worn soft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,283 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

turbo pipe cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

turbo pipe cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,306 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front wiper blades slightly torn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,189 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,764 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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SV52 YSD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 SV52 YSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV52 YSD?

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What year was SV52 YSD registered?

SV52 YSD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is SV52 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 YSD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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