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YH53 CWO

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,523 mi
Last recorded162,523 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 CWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 162,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 162,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking Front to tank pipe above front subframe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,121 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 122,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 98,133 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Corrosion to both front floor jointing areas

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre had damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear handbake return spring missing

Offside rear seatbelt buckle release stiff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre had damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 28 Jan 2013 98,133 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Corrosion to both front floor jointing areas

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre had damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear handbake return spring missing

Offside rear seatbelt buckle release stiff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre had damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,994 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre.

small cut in offside front tyre side wall.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 69,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,059 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,792 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 62,792 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,941 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 55,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CWO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CWO, 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 CWO registered?

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

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