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YJ03 GOX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,857 mi
Last recorded148,857 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 148,857 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 148,852 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 1 of 2 brackets corroded away (7.1.1)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 148,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 131,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

whining noise from engine bay

Fail 15 Jun 2016 131,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/zr16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/zr16 (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 215/55/zr16

offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

whining noise from engine bay

Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from drive belt area

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 122,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from drive belt area

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 118,376 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly faded , suggest G3 treatment.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 118,376 miles

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

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

Both headlamp lenses slightly faded , suggest G3 treatment.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 108,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,086 miles

Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm

Offside front tyre at 2.0mm

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,512 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,285 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,802 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 87,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,566 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge plus stone cuts

offside rear tyre wearing on edge (2.0mm)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,459 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,459 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YJ03 GOX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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