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YX53 CDE

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

sills covered

underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2017 121,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

sills covered

Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,832 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,588 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,375 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 CDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

YX53 CDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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