MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front and rear springs corroded
general under body corrosion
headlamps misting
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front and rear springs corroded
general under body corrosion
headlamps misting
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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RY03 AVV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AVV, 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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RY03 AVV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2003.
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