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YT03 PGV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,025 mi
Last recorded155,025 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 PGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 155,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 149,238 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2017 144,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 136,490 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 Jun 2015 129,503 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 11 Jun 2015 129,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 May 2014 120,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,918 miles

1. REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING ADVISE REPLACEMENT

2. HEADLAMP LENSE COVERS DETERIOATING: ADVISE REPLACE IN NEAR FUTURE

Pass 18 Jun 2012 104,487 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

both front tryes on 3mm

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,861 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 96,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,359 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,659 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,546 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 51,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,701 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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YT03 PGV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

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

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