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YX03 MKF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,122 mi
Last recorded150,122 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 150,122 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,543 miles

N/s/r tyre outter wall damaged

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 148,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Showing white light (1.3.2f)

N/s/r tyre outter wall damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2015 147,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door stiff

n/s/r light lense broken

n/s/r trailing arm has slight play at bush

o/s/f wheel has slight bind

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 147,630 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door stiff

n/s/r light lense broken

n/s/r trailing arm has slight play at bush

o/s/f wheel has slight bind

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 145,368 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r door damage

o/s/r wing damage

Fail 8 Dec 2014 145,368 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r door damage

o/s/r wing damage

Pass 9 Dec 2013 143,612 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge. nearside rear tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Fail 7 Dec 2013 143,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge. nearside rear tyre slightly worn on both edges. front wiper blades split.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 141,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 141,465 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 139,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 136,155 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 132,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres tread feathering slightly on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2009 132,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres tread feathering slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2008 127,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn (lipped)

o/s/r sidelight/stop light lens slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2008 127,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn (lipped)

o/s/r sidelight/stop light lens slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 122,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 122,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,669 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 MKF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKF, 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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YX03 MKF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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