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RA03 YPF

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,624 mi
Last recorded118,624 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 117,503 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/Front tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 117,503 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,690 miles

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

handbrake has travel

nearside front cvboot damp with grease

Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,571 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,408 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 YPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YPF, 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 YPF registered?

RA03 YPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is RA03 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 YPF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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