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Y44 ERO

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 125,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 122,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,769 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 96,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,541 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,498 miles

Oil leak

Front discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 92,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,944 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,921 miles

o/s/front tyre low inner edge, n/s/front tyre close to limit, front discs wearing, n/s/rear tyre close to limit.

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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Y44 ERO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y44 ERO, 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 Y44 ERO?

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What year was Y44 ERO registered?

Y44 ERO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is Y44 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y44 ERO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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