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GX03 FYL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FYL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,632 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished around outer shoulders N/S worse

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,091 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,868 miles

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2011 74,841 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front wiper blades poor

Fail 24 Jun 2009 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,232 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 30,232 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,432 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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GX03 FYL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX03 FYL, 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 GX03 FYL registered?

GX03 FYL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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