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PY52 RRV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,585 mi
Last recorded101,585 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 RRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,585 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,387 miles

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

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

nerarside rear tyre wearing in centre

Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,525 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,632 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,411 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,986 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 30,907 miles

Number plates border line limits

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f

Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,413 miles

Number plate spacing close to limits front and rear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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PY52 RRV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PY52 RRV, 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 PY52 RRV registered?

PY52 RRV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is PY52 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 RRV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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