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FA52 VXY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,058 mi
Last recorded189,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 189,058 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sills corroded - sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2023 188,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot holed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm hub bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm hub bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

park brake travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2022 187,263 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 187,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle insecure

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 179,419 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

Offside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2021 179,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet handle damaged

Offside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,450 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

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

Offside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2020 165,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet handle damaged

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,704 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside mirror glass poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter damp

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 136,726 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter damp

both rear top arm bushes worn

both rear tyres wearing uneven

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 21 Jul 2016 135,428 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,263 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 124,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 119,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,368 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 115,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,465 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 98,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,344 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,613 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,217 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 22,082 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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FA52 VXY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA52 VXY, 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 FA52 VXY registered?

FA52 VXY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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