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OE52 SUY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 SUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,779 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,232 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,127 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)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,127 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,822 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,619 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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OE52 SUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 OE52 SUY, 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 OE52 SUY registered?

OE52 SUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is OE52 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 SUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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