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YU52 YOY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YOY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,261 miles

Front Front subframe rear bushes are worn

Front Front windscreen has marks on glass from wiper blades

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shocker absorbers are corroded

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear outer sill are corroded/holes in them (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rose bushes on rear suspension have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 135,206 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 133,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill pannells covered

Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 91,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,215 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split ,wipers still clearing f/windscreen effectivley

Fail 25 Jan 2011 77,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,892 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,514 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 YOY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

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

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