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YX03 COJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,708 mi
Last recorded169,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 COJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 169,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 135,458 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both front discs worn & pitted

both rear discs worn & pitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 135,458 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front discs worn & pitted

both rear discs worn & pitted

Pass 20 May 2009 108,272 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undershield, inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 29 May 2008 78,566 miles

Mid exhaust is supported by cable ties (Recommend correct hangers are fitted)

O/S/R seat back latches into place but has movement

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wiper blades are splitting

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,483 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,312 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 COJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 COJ, 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 COJ registered?

YX03 COJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is YX03 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 COJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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