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RY52 FXB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,785 mi
Last recorded138,785 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,785 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyre cracking and ripping slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2018 138,706 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyre cracking and ripping slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 131,787 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,135 miles

exhaust back box needs replacing due to outer skin rust

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,805 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,638 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear lower rose joint has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,828 miles

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 105,828 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 96,584 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,323 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 90,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,311 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 84,311 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 77,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,479 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RY52 FXB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RY52 FXB, 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 RY52 FXB registered?

RY52 FXB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is RY52 FXB safe to buy?

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