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YJ03 XPM

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XPM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,693 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,693 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

front screen is cracked all the way across bottom but is not a view of the road

rear box outer cover rusting off

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,213 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,441 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,974 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,832 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,832 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,105 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,726 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,288 miles

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

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

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 XPM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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