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RA03 AOB

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,723 mi
Last recorded151,723 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 AOB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 151,723 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2018 151,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2017 133,168 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriated.

Gearbox bottom steady bush in poor condition.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 111,434 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 108,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,034 miles

slight damage nearside mirror glass

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,984 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,630 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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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RA03 AOB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 RA03 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA03 AOB registered?

RA03 AOB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RA03 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 AOB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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