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YV03 VOP

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VOP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 150,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,126 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 125,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,705 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 111,705 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,881 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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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YV03 VOP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YV03 VOP, 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 YV03 VOP registered?

YV03 VOP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YV03 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 VOP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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