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YJ03 BUF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,738 miles

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

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

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

Serious oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

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

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

Serious oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,264 miles

rear brake pads starting to get a bit low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,971 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,040 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,950 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 BUF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

YJ03 BUF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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