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YX53 CHH

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,161 mi
Last recorded179,161 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 179,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 177,444 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 177,444 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 169,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Aug 2012 144,788 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,345 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 CHH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CHH, 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 CHH registered?

YX53 CHH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is YX53 CHH safe to buy?

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