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YB03 HPV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,599 mi
Last recorded36,599 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 HPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,599 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 36,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,702 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,763 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,578 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,216 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 5,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,321 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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YB03 HPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YB03 HPV, 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 YB03 HPV registered?

YB03 HPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YB03 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 HPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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