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YJ03 GMX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 132,905 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake high

Fail 17 May 2016 132,905 miles

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 wearing on edges

handbrake high

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,641 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 116,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,829 miles

N/S/R tyre out of shape

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 101,919 miles

rear exh box heavy corrosion

Pass 7 May 2011 95,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

batt drop test 11 volts

Pass 1 May 2010 87,355 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 79,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 68,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 68,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 57,784 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2006 45,244 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 GMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

YJ03 GMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 GMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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