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RY03 CUG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,850 mi
Last recorded163,850 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CUG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 163,850 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 163,850 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 155,554 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 150,921 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 150,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 147,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 143,386 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 139,617 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,834 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 131,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,247 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 111,791 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 93,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,534 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 65,715 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 CUG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CUG, 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 CUG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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