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YT53 ZCL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,761 mi
Last recorded111,761 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ZCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 111,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 109,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 106,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 106,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,454 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box rusted

small play to both rear top arm bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,499 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 86,499 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,739 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 76,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,598 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,414 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,121 miles

front tyres scrubbed ande on legal limit of 1.6mm

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 ZCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

YT53 ZCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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