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YJ03 XST

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XST
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 130,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 127,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 126,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 125,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 125,213 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 124,061 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 May 2010 121,903 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 115,182 miles

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 109,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,739 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 XST is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

YJ03 XST is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YJ03 XST safe to buy?

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