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YX53 BKV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,289 mi
Last recorded96,289 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,289 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake lines slight corrosion

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2012 96,267 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake lines slight corrosion

front number plate deteriorated

offside rear parking brake mechanism may require adjustment

Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,585 miles

brakes spongy suspect due to new pads front and rear

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,727 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 85,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake Lever Travel Slightly Long

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

Side To Side Play On Rear Trailing Arm Bushes.Slight Uneaven Tyre Wear On Inside Edges Of Rear Tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,397 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,971 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,410 miles

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

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

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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YX53 BKV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX53 BKV, 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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YX53 BKV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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