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YJ03 GPF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,589 mi
Last recorded184,589 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 184,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 184,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 177,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 167,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 159,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 149,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 149,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,681 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 144,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high leval stop light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,995 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 110,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 92,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 52,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,876 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 GPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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