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YX03 CLY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,191 mi
Last recorded142,191 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,191 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 133,263 miles

n/s/f link, front pades

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,115 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,388 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 46,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,845 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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YX03 CLY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,558cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX03 CLY, 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 YX03 CLY registered?

YX03 CLY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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