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RX03 YAY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,635 mi
Last recorded127,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,635 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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,778 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2015 108,702 miles

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

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

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)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,028 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 92,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,632 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 76,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 50,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have worn tread approaching wear bars

Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,064 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT SCREEN.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YAY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX03 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

RX03 YAY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is RX03 YAY safe to buy?

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