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YX03 JCJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,754 mi
Last recorded147,754 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 JCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 147,754 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 29 Jan 2014 133,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 128,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 16 Jan 2013 128,856 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,891 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 122,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 105,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 84,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,990 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 JCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX03 JCJ registered?

YX03 JCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is YX03 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 JCJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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