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YX03 MKM

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre, cords not exposed.

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,311 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre, cords not exposed.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,890 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,803 miles

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

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

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

REAR BLADE SPLIT

Fail 7 Mar 2008 66,802 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

REAR BLADE SPLIT

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,651 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 MKM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

YX03 MKM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is YX03 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 MKM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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