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YN03 EUK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,244 mi
Last recorded125,244 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 EUK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak/s

Fail 20 Feb 2018 125,215 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak/s

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,614 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light on

front and and rear exhaust corroded

front and centre exhaust corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,945 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

oil leak/s

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,945 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

oil leak/s

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,002 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

oil leak/s

power steering and auto=gearbox cooler pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,905 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 111,905 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,804 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded and mount bracket missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,332 miles

both front tyre tread depths low, advise renewal

Pass 20 Jan 2010 92,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,601 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 84,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,902 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,618 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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YN03 EUK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EUK, 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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YN03 EUK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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