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YX53 BMZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,839 mi
Last recorded119,839 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,839 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,721 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,318 miles

Exhaust backbox badly corroded, not blowing

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,626 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front wiper rubbers splitting

o/s and n/s handbrake cable return springs missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,319 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,418 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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YX53 BMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BMZ, 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 YX53 BMZ registered?

YX53 BMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YX53 BMZ safe to buy?

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