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RY03 CVE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,717 mi
Last recorded157,717 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 157,717 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 149,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 149,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 138,779 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2012 138,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

heavy oil leak

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2011 131,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2010 120,803 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2010 120,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,333 miles

crake in near side front wing mirror

near side front tyre wearing low

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,443 miles

engine light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r suspension slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2008 102,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r suspension slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2007 89,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 68,403 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 CVE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

RY03 CVE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 CVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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