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YT03 PFE

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 160,163 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides/around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 159,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned INCORRECT BULB (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides/around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 148,517 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded alongside/behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,776 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe has slight leak. Slight play in both rear suspension arm upper ball joints.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 110,032 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 37,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,874 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 PFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFE, 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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YT03 PFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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