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RY03 CVK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 112,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

PARKING BRAKE LONG TRAVEL

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 97,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to both front tyres outer side wall

Tyre size 225/45r17 91y

Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 CVK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 CVK registered?

RY03 CVK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RY03 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 CVK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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