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YJ53 OHH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,644 mi
Last recorded107,644 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OHH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,644 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 107,944 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic cover sills fitted

water leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,254 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 87,526 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,837 miles

front and rear discs slighlty worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear discs slighlty worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,835 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,790 miles

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

Rear 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 OHH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OHH, 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 YJ53 OHH registered?

YJ53 OHH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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