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RE03 FHB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,644 mi
Last recorded110,644 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 FHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,644 miles

exhaust hangers very corroded

front headlamps just within limits

slight corrosion on underside of car

Fail 9 Mar 2021 110,644 miles

exhaust hangers very corroded

front headlamps just within limits

slight corrosion on underside of car

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 105,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,918 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,441 miles

front number plate marked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,762 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,306 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,698 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 FHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RE03 FHB, 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 RE03 FHB registered?

RE03 FHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is RE03 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 FHB shows 18 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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