MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on edge
HEAD LIGHTS POOR IMAGE
REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION
SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/R UPPER ROSE BUSH
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
HEAD LIGHTS POOR IMAGE
REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION
SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/R UPPER ROSE BUSH
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
off side front tyreworn right on limit
off side rear tyre mishaped on inside edge
rear number plate poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
off side front tyreworn right on limit
off side rear tyre mishaped on inside edge
rear number plate poor condition
O/s rear tyre inner edge close to limit.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
O/s rear tyre inner edge close to limit.
SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.EXHAUST CORRODED.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.
SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE FOULING STRUT.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE FOULING STRUT.
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
SCREEN DAMAGE.DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.O/S/F BRAKE HOAS VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.-O/S/R+N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.
SCREEN DAMAGE.DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.O/S/F BRAKE HOAS VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.TYRES-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.-O/S/R+N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOS TO FOULING STRUT.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION/STEERING MISC COMPONENTS.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.EMISSIONS HIGH.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT BRAKE BALANCE POOR EMISSIONS HIGH
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)
advise both front tyres worn more on outer edges
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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RY03 CVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 CVM, 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 CVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.
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