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RE03 FGU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,163 mi
Last recorded149,163 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 FGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 149,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 145,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 143,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 136,873 miles

both rear coil springs poor conmdition

rear box box poor condition corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 124,318 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 109,562 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 109,562 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 93,811 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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RE03 FGU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE03 FGU, 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 RE03 FGU registered?

RE03 FGU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is RE03 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 FGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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