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NY03 RVT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,691 mi
Last recorded121,691 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 RVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 121,691 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

eml warning illuminated

oil leak - requires further investigation

Fail 11 Jan 2017 121,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

eml warning illuminated

oil leak - requires further investigation

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,855 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 110,855 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,303 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in n/s rear suspensation hub top bush

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,663 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,971 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 67,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,373 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 62,373 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,122 miles

advise slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,314 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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NY03 RVT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NY03 RVT, 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 NY03 RVT registered?

NY03 RVT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is NY03 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 RVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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