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YG52 HXN

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,745 mi
Last recorded77,745 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 HXN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,745 miles

Exhaust in poor condition, but still complete

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Only just met requirements, due to misting (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Check engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust in poor condition, but still complete

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Only just met requirements, due to misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Handbrake out of adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 76,031 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,686 miles

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

Rear Silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 69,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly between treads.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,103 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,103 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,897 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,330 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 41,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,538 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,397 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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YG52 HXN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG52 HXN, 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 YG52 HXN registered?

YG52 HXN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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