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YV03 VOU

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,084 mi
Last recorded168,084 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 168,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 16 Aug 2018 168,081 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users number 2 leak off pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 160,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushers slight play

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

Underside corrosion in places

Fail 16 Aug 2017 160,768 miles

Fuel pipe leaking On top off engine bay (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushers slight play

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

Underside corrosion in places

Pass 15 Aug 2016 152,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted in rear ()

Front number plate deteriorated

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 152,316 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pipes leaking at union in center of chassis (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted in rear ()

Front number plate deteriorated

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 152,202 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper under tray (6.1.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to balljoint (3.7.A.1)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 129,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

diagnostic light on

Fail 2 Aug 2013 122,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

diagnostic light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 12 Jun 2012 115,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,289 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 109,286 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 102,731 miles

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

near side front tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,059 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VOU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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