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YJ03 XPW

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,253 mi
Last recorded136,253 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XPW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 130,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 126,484 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Fail 24 Jan 2020 126,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust corroded

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

park brake performance just met 16%

Pass 15 Feb 2019 121,009 miles

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Fail 15 Feb 2019 121,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,142 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,785 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,248 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,194 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,813 miles

rear silencer poor condition but not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,366 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,526 miles

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

near-side and off-side front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,469 miles

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

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

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

near-side and off-side front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2010 61,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,902 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,212 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,786 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 39,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XPW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

YJ03 XPW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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