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RE03 FJV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,277 mi
Last recorded136,277 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 FJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 136,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 116,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 118,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 118,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 104,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 77,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,872 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 FJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

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

Is RE03 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 FJV 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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