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YX53 KTP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,982 mi
Last recorded117,982 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,544 miles

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2019 104,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and slightly mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 99,177 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2017 95,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 90,014 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2016 90,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,394 miles

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

front tyres right on legal limit

Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres right on legal limit

Pass 27 May 2014 81,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 78,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 74,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 71,432 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 67,517 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 59,129 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 53,409 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 53,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,111 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 KTP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KTP, 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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YX53 KTP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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