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RY03 AVL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,439 mi
Last recorded170,439 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 170,439 miles

both headlights slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to o/s mirror glass

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Fail 9 Dec 2013 170,424 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to o/s mirror glass

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2012 154,079 miles

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 134,071 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 134,071 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 111,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 111,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,991 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 87,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,528 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 70,391 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2007 44,464 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 27,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Hand brake lever high

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RY03 AVL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RY03 AVL, 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 RY03 AVL registered?

RY03 AVL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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