MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn & lipped on inner side (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis to floor corroded
rear suspension components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis to floor corroded
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f fog lamp inop
Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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 ZBD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 YT53 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?
YT53 ZBD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is YT53 ZBD safe to buy?
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