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YD52 XLW

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,227 mi
Last recorded220,227 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XLW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 220,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 220,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 216,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 212,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 206,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 200,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 194,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 186,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 167,833 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag lamp not illuminating

Pass 28 May 2012 157,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag lamp on

Fail 28 May 2012 157,634 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag lamp on

Pass 13 May 2011 146,856 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 146,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 132,135 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 132,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 115,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 115,892 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 100,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 84,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 67,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,535 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 XLW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD52 XLW, 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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YD52 XLW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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