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VU03 YOL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YOL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,761 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,434 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

nearsise fromt tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,132 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,132 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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VU03 YOL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU03 YOL, 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 VU03 YOL registered?

VU03 YOL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is VU03 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 YOL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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