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YX03 CPE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,167 mi
Last recorded136,167 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 136,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper rose bush slight play

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

Offside Rear Upper rose bush slight play

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges ,nearside rear tyre heavily stepped

Fail 10 Mar 2017 125,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper rose bush slight play

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

Offside Rear Upper rose bush slight play

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges ,nearside rear tyre heavily stepped

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI-PIPE, FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND HEAT SHEILD LOOSE (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr upper rose bush slight play

rear tyres stepped

travel on h/brake

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,939 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear upper rose joint bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,932 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer tatty

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,774 miles

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

exhaust tatty but not blowing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,350 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX03 CPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

YX03 CPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is YX03 CPE safe to buy?

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