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YX03 CPZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

173,621 mi
Last recorded173,621 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 173,621 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 173,583 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure n/s tank retaining strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 167,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 162,337 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 162,111 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 156,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 156,282 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 150,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 145,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 140,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,351 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 125,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,305 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,987 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,987 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,632 miles

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

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

light on indicating engine fault

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,840 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,840 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,066 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,015 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 78,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,978 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 CPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 YX03 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

YX03 CPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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