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RA03 APU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,387 mi
Last recorded184,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 APU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 184,387 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 168,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 153,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 153,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 136,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 68,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,644 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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RA03 APU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 RA03 APU, 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 APU registered?

RA03 APU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RA03 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 APU 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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