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RY03 JFX

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,685 mi
Last recorded152,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 152,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 144,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 138,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 130,006 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 120,367 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 10 May 2013 120,367 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 1 May 2012 114,824 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 114,824 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 108,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 108,111 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 98,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 87,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 56,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,934 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 JFX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

RY03 JFX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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