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YT03 OZN

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,629 mi
Last recorded191,629 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 191,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corrodded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 161,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corrodded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 158,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 153,721 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 153,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 149,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 143,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 143,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,587 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 135,103 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 118,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,391 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 83,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,773 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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YT03 OZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT03 OZN, 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 YT03 OZN registered?

YT03 OZN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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