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SL52 CYW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,541 mi
Last recorded112,541 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 CYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,541 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres has uneven wear

oil leak

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,717 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 28 May 2016 108,658 miles

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,472 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 16 Jun 2014 106,472 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 13 Jul 2013 100,839 miles

front tyres worn

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

rear nearside and offside suspension rose bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,396 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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SL52 CYW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SL52 CYW, 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 SL52 CYW registered?

SL52 CYW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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