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FY52 UFW

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,904 mi
Last recorded129,904 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 129,904 miles

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,015 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,602 miles

play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,399 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,204 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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FY52 UFW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FY52 UFW, 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 FY52 UFW registered?

FY52 UFW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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