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YD52 XJY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,646 mi
Last recorded148,646 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 148,646 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 148,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/50 r17 all others 225/45 r17 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven BRAKES DO NOT INCREASE AT THE SAME RATE = 43% difference (3.7.B.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 139,454 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 132,543 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,491 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 118,552 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 112,101 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,500 miles

advanced corrosion centre and rear exhaust box's

Pass 15 Dec 2008 3,559 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 82,509 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 75,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Water in n/s headlamp.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 75,973 miles

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

Water in n/s headlamp.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,735 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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YD52 XJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YD52 XJY, 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 YD52 XJY registered?

YD52 XJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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