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YJ53 OHK

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,507 mi
Last recorded137,507 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 137,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,110 miles

Front both sides tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,855 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,824 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,127 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,232 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,993 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 107,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,254 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,937 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 28 Sep 2012 92,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,760 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 82,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,140 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades are split but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,610 miles

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

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

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

front wipers split poor cleaning

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,788 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YJ53 OHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHK, 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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YJ53 OHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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