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RA03 YOY

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,162 mi
Last recorded146,162 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 YOY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 146,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine light on dash

oil/ leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 135,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 48,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,597 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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RA03 YOY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA03 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

RA03 YOY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2003.

Is RA03 YOY safe to buy?

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