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RY03 CVM

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

215,384 mi
Last recorded215,384 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 215,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 7 Jul 2016 215,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 204,638 miles

HEAD LIGHTS POOR IMAGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/R UPPER ROSE BUSH

Fail 3 Jul 2015 204,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 176,162 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 176,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 161,541 miles

O/s rear tyre inner edge close to limit.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 161,541 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 142,229 miles

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.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 122,235 miles

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.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 122,235 miles

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.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,881 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,881 miles

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.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,165 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,164 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,169 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 84,169 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 75,463 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 75,358 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 65,161 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)

advise both front tyres worn more on outer edges

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 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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What year was RY03 CVM registered?

RY03 CVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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