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FY52 VLS

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VLS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2011 129,269 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 9 Apr 2010 111,795 miles

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

the engine has a oil leak

the exhaust rear box is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,837 miles

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

cut in o/s/f sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,235 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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 VLS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

FY52 VLS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FY52 VLS safe to buy?

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