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YX03 JBE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,409 mi
Last recorded151,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 151,409 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 151,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 128,748 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

deterioration and slight blow at exhaust flex joint

deterioration on exhaust rear box

deterioration on offside front headlight

offside rear shock absorber weeping

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box baffles loose

unable to fully test brake pipes over tank

Fail 5 Oct 2012 128,748 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

deterioration and slight blow at exhaust flex joint

deterioration on exhaust rear box

deterioration on offside front headlight

headlight level warning light on

offside rear lower outer bush worn

offside rear shock absorber weeping

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box baffles loose

slight wear on offside drop link ball joint

unable to fully test brake pipes over tank

Fail 10 Oct 2011 107,066 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

surface rust on all suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2011 107,066 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

surface rust on all suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 76,384 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2006 57,687 miles

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

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 JBE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

YX03 JBE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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