MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,863 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
window tint fitted to both front side windows
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml on
nail in o/s/r tyre
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all caliper slider covers missing.
all tyre pressures low (ok now).
engine mil lamp indicating a fault.
lower of engine coated in oil.
n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.
rear silencer is very rusty.
vehicle fitted with a tow bar but detachable ball not fitted.
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all caliper slider covers missing.
all tyre pressures low (ok now).
engine mil lamp indicating a fault.
lower of engine coated in oil.
n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.
rear silencer is very rusty.
vehicle fitted with a tow bar but detachable ball not fitted.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ03 BUP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?
YJ03 BUP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is YJ03 BUP safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ03 BUP 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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