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YN03 ETY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,956 mi
Last recorded134,956 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ETY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 134,956 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,906 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,608 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 128,049 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 128,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 123,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front tyres mis-shaped

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,342 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,397 miles

both front tyres on wear markers

engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 94,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres on wear markers

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,392 miles

child seat in n/s/r

engine and sill covers fitted

handbrake return springs missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,568 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 3,288 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
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YN03 ETY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YN03 ETY, 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 YN03 ETY registered?

YN03 ETY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YN03 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 ETY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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