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BX03 RYV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,324 mi
Last recorded158,324 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 RYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 158,324 miles

all 4 x tyres slightly worn on the edges

Fail 2 Dec 2016 158,324 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

all 4 x tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 145,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 134,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 134,854 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 126,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 119,699 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 113,233 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 113,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,268 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,315 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Fail 8 Oct 2007 76,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 57,421 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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BX03 RYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX03 RYV, 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 BX03 RYV registered?

BX03 RYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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