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FY03 VYV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,182 mi
Last recorded160,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 160,182 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Hub outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily corroded

Bot rear inner and outer sills corroded

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front section of exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

various underside suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 151,673 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2018 151,673 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 142,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,435 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside and offside headlight lenses slightly deteriated and slightly affecting beam image and light output

Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,856 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 113,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,065 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 105,065 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,056 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,986 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 60,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2008 47,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 23,623 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 VYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY03 VYV, 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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FY03 VYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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