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YJ03 BUP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,863 mi
Last recorded133,863 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 133,863 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 133,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 132,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,751 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 127,739 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 125,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,857 miles

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.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 122,857 miles

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.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,915 miles

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.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 119,915 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,875 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 109,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,585 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 100,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 96,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,254 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 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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YJ03 BUP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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