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YU52 XDL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,627 mi
Last recorded82,627 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 XDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,627 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,271 miles

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

engine oil leak

headlights cloudy

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 81,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

headlights cloudy

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,336 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs poor

Pass 29 Jan 2011 61,050 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,904 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is going rusty.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,402 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear number plate border line limits .

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,970 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 XDL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XDL, 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 YU52 XDL registered?

YU52 XDL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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