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YD53 WML

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 WML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,383 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 149,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 148,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under neef front and rear little rasty

Pass 24 Sep 2018 145,676 miles

Nearside Rear exhoust box resty

oil liking from engin

Pass 10 Oct 2017 138,334 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 138,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,245 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,742 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 118,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,555 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012

engine managment light on dash panal

sligth play in off side steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,237 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/split slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,563 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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YD53 WML is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD53 WML, 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 YD53 WML registered?

YD53 WML is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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