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YT53 ZBP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

264,941 mi
Last recorded264,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZBP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 264,941 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 254,058 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 239,090 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 223,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 201,397 miles

offside rear inner arch area corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 184,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 170,192 miles

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

all rear suspension rose joint have slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2016 152,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 135,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 127,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,862 miles

rear box poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 95,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,948 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 ZBP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

YT53 ZBP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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