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RA03 YNR

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,525 mi
Last recorded213,525 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 YNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 213,525 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 213,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 209,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 209,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 190,410 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 173,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 156,064 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,056 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 124,548 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 88,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 88,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,965 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 67,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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RA03 YNR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA03 YNR, 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 RA03 YNR registered?

RA03 YNR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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