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YJ03 XTB

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,551 mi
Last recorded189,551 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XTB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 189,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 184,192 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 184,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 174,139 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 161,585 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 161,350 miles

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

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 13 Dec 2012 147,923 miles

rear exhaust rubber missing

washers possibly frozen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 138,851 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 133,035 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 124,498 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

REAR SILENCER CORRODING.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 112,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 98,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 667,117 miles

Advise N.S.R Tyre worn on inner edge

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 XTB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ03 XTB registered?

YJ03 XTB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is YJ03 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 XTB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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