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YU52 XBM

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 XBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2017 99,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,314 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,879 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,900 miles

front number plate security poor

rear exhaust deteriorating slightly

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,637 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 23,034 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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YU52 XBM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YU52 XBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU52 XBM registered?

YU52 XBM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is YU52 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 XBM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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