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VF03 YMG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,802 mi
Last recorded145,802 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YMG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 145,802 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2016 138,840 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 138,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 134,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear seat belt slow to retract. headlamp plastic covers deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2014 130,989 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 May 2013 125,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 125,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,073 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,835 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 105,835 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Return spring missing from offside handbrake cable, Rear brake disc's scored,

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,701 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 38,948 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,948 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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VF03 YMG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VF03 YMG, 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 VF03 YMG registered?

VF03 YMG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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