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YJ03 BWX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,543 mi
Last recorded131,543 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,543 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear at tread edge areas

Exhaust system getting corroded (esp silencer boxes, and slight leak at front FLEXIBLE area

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and subframes

N/S door mirror cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2015 131,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear at tread edge areas

Exhaust system getting corroded (esp silencer boxes, and slight leak at front FLEXIBLE area

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded and subframes

N/S door mirror cracked

N/S/F tyre ON limits of tread wear

Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,676 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 118,676 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 113,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 110,162 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 98,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,838 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 BWX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ03 BWX?

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What year was YJ03 BWX registered?

YJ03 BWX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YJ03 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 BWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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