MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDGES
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDGES
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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YT53 ZBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?
YT53 ZBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 October 2003.
Is YT53 ZBY safe to buy?
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