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YX53 BNJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,766 mi
Last recorded64,766 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,766 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,766 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,242 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 49,242 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,978 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 BNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YX53 BNJ, 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 YX53 BNJ registered?

YX53 BNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YX53 BNJ safe to buy?

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