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YX53 CCJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,137 mi
Last recorded178,137 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 178,137 miles

225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 194,981 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Exhaust cat rattles

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 192,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 May 2015 192,071 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 189,522 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 187,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 187,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 182,890 miles

advise off side and near side rear hub bushes slight play

advise off side handbrake reading lower than near side

Fail 4 May 2012 182,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise off side and near side rear hub bushes slight play

advise off side handbrake reading lower than near side

Pass 9 May 2011 179,291 miles

O/S/F lower suspension arm mtg bolt has been repaired by welding of a type

Fail 6 May 2011 179,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2010 177,344 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 174,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 171,930 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front side windows tinted in excess of manufacturers recomendations

Fail 28 Apr 2008 171,930 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front side windows tinted in excess of manufacturers recomendations

Pass 9 Nov 2007 154,318 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 154,318 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 125,380 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX53 CCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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