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YT53 YZV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,625 mi
Last recorded185,625 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 185,625 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 185,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 171,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 170,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 163,056 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 163,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 142,765 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 142,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 114,313 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 107,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2006 71,691 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,691 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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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.

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