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FY03 VYW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,666 mi
Last recorded120,666 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 120,666 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,649 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 115,646 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,658 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 108,090 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 108,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 104,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 98,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,700 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,665 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,129 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,143 miles

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

hamdbrake travel possible adjust

Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

hamdbrake travel possible adjust

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,677 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,804 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 42,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,239 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 VYW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY03 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

FY03 VYW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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