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RV52 TYT

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 TYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,096 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,917 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,298 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

strong advise rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,717 miles

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

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

strong advise rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2011 65,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 57,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,899 miles

front number plate starting to fade

travel on handbrake,but still has reserve travel

Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,899 miles

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

front number plate starting to fade

travel on handbrake,but still has reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2007 35,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,737 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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RV52 TYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RV52 TYT, 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 RV52 TYT registered?

RV52 TYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RV52 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 TYT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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