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YX53 CCK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 102,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 98,909 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 98,909 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 88,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,804 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 85,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 80,448 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 73,730 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,327 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,484 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,479 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,325 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 50,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side front tyre slightly damaged, been run flat

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 38,987 miles

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

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 CCK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CCK, 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 CCK registered?

YX53 CCK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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