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RY03 CVB

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,059 mi
Last recorded168,059 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 168,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 168,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 148,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,584 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 74,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 63,702 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 63,700 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 May 2006 52,697 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 52,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CVB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

RY03 CVB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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