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YJ53 OHA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OHA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 137,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle underneath rear section undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2025 134,163 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 130,846 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,234 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 124,187 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 119,437 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 119,437 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 112,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,884 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,954 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,985 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 55,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,607 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,723 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 27,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OHA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

YJ53 OHA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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