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YX03 CNE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,372 mi
Last recorded164,372 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CNE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 164,372 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 164,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 162,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded in various places

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trim covers fitted to outer sills and front of under body obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 153,936 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 153,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,603 miles

rear brake discs excessiveley corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 147,603 miles

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

rear brake discs excessiveley corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 142,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 132,988 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 118,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 103,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,831 miles

screw in near side front tyre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,902 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 CNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CNE, 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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YX03 CNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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