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RX03 YAA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,973 mi
Last recorded117,973 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,973 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,292 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 106,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,831 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 97,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,701 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 29 Jul 2013 80,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,694 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,384 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 73,341 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,341 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Fail 20 Dec 2010 59,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,808 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,808 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,808 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,288 miles

front pads 50% worn

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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RX03 YAA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RX03 YAA, 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 RX03 YAA registered?

RX03 YAA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is RX03 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 YAA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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