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GD52 RHY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,116 mi
Last recorded194,116 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 194,116 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 185,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 176,610 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 168,544 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2018 159,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 148,385 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 148,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end section corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end section corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 138,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2015 138,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play to steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,120 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 122,993 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,441 miles

ns no plate light inop

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,240 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 79,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,572 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GD52 RHY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GD52 RHY, 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 GD52 RHY registered?

GD52 RHY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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