MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
front number plate cracked
nearside rear seat belt claspe casing damaged
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
clutch requires attention soon
front bumper slightly damaged
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
nearside rear seat belt claspe casing damaged
rear exhaust casing corroded
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres getting low
offside front tyre worn on outside edge
undershield fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres getting low
offside front tyre worn on outside edge
undershield fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear brake disks are worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT53 YZV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YT53 YZV, 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 YT53 YZV registered?
YT53 YZV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is YT53 YZV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YT53 YZV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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