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FY03 VYL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,628 mi
Last recorded177,628 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VYL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 177,628 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 177,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 174,483 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 174,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 171,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 168,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 168,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 164,694 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 164,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 161,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 149,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 137,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 136,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 123,879 miles

o/s/r tyre near wear limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 115,018 miles

front pads discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2009 107,237 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,536 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 98,536 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,991 miles

slight wear to n/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2007 85,991 miles

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

slight wear to n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2006 74,723 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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FY03 VYL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 VYL, 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 FY03 VYL registered?

FY03 VYL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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