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YJ53 OGG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,212 mi
Last recorded139,212 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,069 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 135,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 128,967 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded and scorn

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,585 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,108 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,405 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 95,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,988 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,239 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,270 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 41,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YJ53 OGG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ53 OGG, 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 YJ53 OGG registered?

YJ53 OGG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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