MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Rear exhaust corroded
covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components
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%
covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components
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
Rear exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust outer skin corroding
rear silencer poor condition but not blowing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding away
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
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
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
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is YJ03 XPW safe to buy?
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