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YT03 PCZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,801 mi
Last recorded90,801 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,801 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,108 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,698 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2011 59,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 14,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 14,294 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 PCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT03 PCZ, 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 PCZ registered?

YT03 PCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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