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YT53 ZBZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,763 mi
Last recorded135,763 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 135,763 miles

exhaust rear scilencer corroded

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to childseat being fitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2013 135,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear scilencer corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to childseat being fitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2012 131,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 128,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 113,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front crossmember bushes has slight play

offside front tyre slightly fethered on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,363 miles

front crossmember bushes has slight play

offside front tyre slightly fethered on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 107,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 99,125 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel slghty high

Fail 24 Aug 2007 99,125 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel slghty high

Pass 22 Aug 2006 79,207 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

YT53 ZBZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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