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FY52 VMO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,774 mi
Last recorded98,774 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2010 98,774 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,952 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre slight damage outer wall

offside rear tyre inner wall slight damage

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,890 miles

evidence of slight possible fuel leak on engine undertray. would req further investigation.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 82,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 72,712 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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FY52 VMO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY52 VMO?

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What year was FY52 VMO registered?

FY52 VMO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is FY52 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 VMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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