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YV03 VOT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,141 mi
Last recorded183,141 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VOT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 183,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Pass 21 Jan 2019 173,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front headlamp glasses deteriorating

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 May 2017 160,367 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2017 160,342 miles

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread off (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2016 147,848 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

X2 front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,053 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 122,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 114,781 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 114,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,655 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,926 miles

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

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

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 VOT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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