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RY03 JHK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,236 mi
Last recorded118,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,236 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 118,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,688 miles

rear discs corroding

rear silencer det

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroding

rear silencer det

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroding

rear silencer det

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroding

rear silencer det

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer det

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

rear silencer det

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 12 Jul 2011 100,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 12 May 2009 93,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 93,424 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,807 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,583 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RY03 JHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JHK, 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 JHK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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