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YH53 CWN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 CWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 137,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak from the top of the engine ()

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 137,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak from the top of the engine ()

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx 94% worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 120,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,737 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 113,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 106,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,178 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,976 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,240 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,265 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 62,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,062 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YH53 CWN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH53 CWN, 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 YH53 CWN registered?

YH53 CWN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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