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FX03 AHY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,143 mi
Last recorded111,143 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 111,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,698 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 64,497 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 64,497 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FX03 AHY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FX03 AHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 AHY registered?

FX03 AHY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is FX03 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 AHY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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