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FY52 VRO

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,049 mi
Last recorded142,049 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VRO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 142,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 142,025 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 135,105 miles

exhaust rear box poor condition

offside rear indicator lens poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 135,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box poor condition

offside rear indicator lens poor condition

Pass 7 May 2014 129,600 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 122,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 115,538 miles

nearside rear lamp

rear exhaust box starting too corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 111,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front disc slighty corroded

offside front disc slighty corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 105,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 105,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 100,245 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)

Fail 2 May 2009 100,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 91,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 81,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 74,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VRO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FY52 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

FY52 VRO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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