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YX53 CDU

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,701 mi
Last recorded162,701 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 162,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 162,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 155,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 151,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 146,693 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 140,488 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 135,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 135,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,718 miles

offside rear lamp assembly slightly damaged

tread on nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 17 Feb 2009 118,736 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both wiper blades starting to split at ends

covers over door sills

Pass 17 Feb 2009 118,736 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades starting to split at ends

covers over door sills

Pass 8 Feb 2008 109,494 miles

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,374 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

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 CDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

YX53 CDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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