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YX53 CGY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,465 mi
Last recorded93,465 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear worn smooth at inner edge STRONG ADVISE

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,830 miles

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped and worn on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,828 miles

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

n/s/f tyre mis-shaped and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre mis-shaped and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped and worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,070 miles

all tyres worn low/bald on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,885 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,408 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 77,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 76,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,932 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 73,932 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,436 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CGY, 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 CGY registered?

YX53 CGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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