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VX03 AWY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,647 mi
Last recorded104,647 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,647 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 104,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,472 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 230,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 100,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,249 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml illuminated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,558 miles

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

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,077 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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VX03 AWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 VX03 AWY, 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 VX03 AWY registered?

VX03 AWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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