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RO52 UYT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,103 mi
Last recorded131,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 123,011 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 123,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,784 miles

Both Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Both rear brake pads low

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,330 miles

air intake hose split

damage to nearside rear door and sill

engine maneigment light on

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2013 113,330 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

air intake hose split

damage to nearside rear door and sill

engine maneigment light on

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,196 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,524 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)

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2011 98,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

centre echaust mount rubbers missing

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

travel in hand brake

Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,971 miles

n/s/r door and sill trim damaged

n/s/r tyre t6read getting low

nearside front inner roadwheel rim slight damage

slight damage n/s/r roadwheel inner rim

Fail 22 Jul 2009 78,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides front lower arm rear bushes wearing

front brake discs appear to be worn

front brake pads wearing low on reserve material

n/s/r door and sill trim damaged

n/s/r tyre t6read getting low

nearside front inner roadwheel rim slight damage

rear brake pads wearing low on reserve material

slight damage n/s/r roadwheel inner rim

Fail 5 Mar 2009 73,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 13 Feb 2008 59,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,333 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 48,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,969 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 36,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RO52 UYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO52 UYT, 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 RO52 UYT registered?

RO52 UYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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The MOT history for RO52 UYT shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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