MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both sills coverd
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slite damage to o/sied front bumper and o/s/rear 1/4
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipes corroded.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak at gearbox pipe.
Power steering pipes corroded.
Engine management light on.
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside wiper rubber tearing.
Power steering pipes corroded.
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre damaged on side wall.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre damaged on side wall.
Exhaust outer skin corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre worn near to tread wear indicator on inside of tread.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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YT03 PBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?
YT03 PBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 2003.
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