MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes
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)
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
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
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
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
slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension arm bushes
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is YJ03 BPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ03 BPU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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