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RY03 AVZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,695 mi
Last recorded112,695 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,114 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,890 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 40,707 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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RY03 AVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RY03 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

RY03 AVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is RY03 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 AVZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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