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KR52 RDZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,576 mi
Last recorded148,576 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 RDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 148,576 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust rear rubbers missing x2

offside rear handbrake return spring on brake lever to back plate corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 142,239 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2016 134,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,337 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 132,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,704 miles

Suspect diesel leak from engine

Fail 16 Feb 2011 114,704 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Suspect diesel leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 52,294 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,667 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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KR52 RDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KR52 RDZ, 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 KR52 RDZ registered?

KR52 RDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is KR52 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 RDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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