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VF03 YMZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,467 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,467 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 85,680 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 85,680 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 74,269 miles

o/s rear tyre has slight wear on edges

Fail 15 May 2013 74,269 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre has slight wear on edges

Pass 11 May 2012 64,341 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 64,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 53,927 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 40,980 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 40,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 32,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,220 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 18,220 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,264 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 8,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,114 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 YMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

VF03 YMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for VF03 YMZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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