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RY03 CTX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,164 mi
Last recorded183,164 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 183,164 miles

CRANKSHAFT BOLT MISSING

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Oil leak

SUSPENSION SOFT

Pass 21 May 2011 169,262 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 152,031 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 75% WORN FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ON TREAD PATTERN

Pass 7 May 2009 133,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 118,134 miles

REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED NEARSIDE FRON T SPOT LIGHT INOPERATIE

Pass 22 May 2007 97,882 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 97,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 83,145 miles

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

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

rear tyres near limit

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 CTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

RY03 CTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is RY03 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 CTX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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