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YT53 ZBV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,460 mi
Last recorded193,460 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 193,460 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 193,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 189,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 178,319 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 173,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 173,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 165,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine malfunction light on

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2017 157,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 147,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blow exhaust on manifold

Fail 10 Feb 2016 147,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blow exhaust on manifold

Pass 23 Jan 2015 136,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2014 126,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,972 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,128 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,274 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,278 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,768 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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YT53 ZBV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

YT53 ZBV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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