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YJ03 GOE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,560 mi
Last recorded131,560 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GOE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 131,560 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,821 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 125,811 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 77,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 77,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,744 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,849 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 GOE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

YJ03 GOE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is YJ03 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 GOE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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