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YJ03 NYK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,096 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp images only just passed!!

exhaust system corroded!!- no leaks at time of test

vehicle has general underbody corossion!!!

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,606 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded due to lack of use should clean up ??? (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded!!

vehicle has general underbody corrosion!!!!!!!

Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear- due to lack of use??? (3.5.1i)

both rear suspension arm bushes have slight play!

exhaust system corroded- not leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,440 miles

LH handbrake retuen spring broken.

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

RH handbrake return spring missing.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,486 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,767 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,642 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 37,499 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NYK, 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 NYK registered?

YJ03 NYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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