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YG03 CLT

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,797 mi
Last recorded131,797 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CLT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 131,797 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 130,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 117,685 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,889 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 104,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 94,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,585 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES,FRONT AND REAR DISC PADS LOW,FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED ON EDGES,REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLIT,NSR SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

removed satnav base

Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

removed satnav base

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

REMOVED SATNAV BASE FROM SWEPT AREA

cut in rear inner tyre wall advise attension unable to tell depth

o/s/f bearing slight worn-pad slight disc slight corroded unable to fully check pads discs

slight play rear bearing slight bind front brake slight movement front & rear suspension bushes steeering & suspension joint & bushes slight corrosion brake hose ferrul & brake pipe

Fail 1 Aug 2009 72,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in rear inner tyre wall advise attension unable to tell depth

o/s/f bearing slight worn-pad slight disc slight corroded unable to fully check pads discs

slight play rear bearing slight bind front brake slight movement front & rear suspension bushes steeering & suspension joint & bushes slight corrosion brake hose ferrul & brake pipe

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2008 66,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,779 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,779 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges

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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YG03 CLT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG03 CLT, 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 YG03 CLT registered?

YG03 CLT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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