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RX03 YAK

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YAK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 132,939 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 132,939 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,820 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 128,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 124,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 124,640 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,862 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 113,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 59,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,453 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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RX03 YAK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

RX03 YAK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RX03 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 YAK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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