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YJ03 BPU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake cable hanging down o/s/r

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,149 miles

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,359 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls splitting

Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,019 miles

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

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

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

front tyres low on edges and cuts in sidewalls

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,019 miles

front tyres low on edges and cuts in sidewalls

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 68,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,442 miles

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,442 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,250 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2008 52,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres out of shape

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,771 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 36,263 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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YJ03 BPU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ03 BPU, 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 YJ03 BPU registered?

YJ03 BPU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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