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YC53 UGY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,454 mi
Last recorded147,454 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 147,454 miles

front tyres perished badly on inner sidewalls

o/s/f fog light missing

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2015 147,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres perished badly on inner sidewalls

o/s/f fog light missing

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2014 144,119 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 144,119 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 139,559 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear disc face rusted

handbrake performance low on offside rear

Fail 25 Jul 2012 139,523 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear brake dics corroding

hand brake travel close too limit on test

offside fog lamp missing on front

rear exhaust box corroding

rear suspension bushes weak on rear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,364 miles

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

Offside front wheel and tyre have kerb damage

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 75,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Load space checked under vehicle as unable to open boot lid

Offside front wheel and tyre have kerb damage

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,674 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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YC53 UGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC53 UGY, 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 YC53 UGY registered?

YC53 UGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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