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RF03 KRX

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,357 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 96,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,526 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 65,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,519 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,087 miles

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

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

back box slightly deteoriated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,814 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 31,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 19,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2006 19,828 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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RF03 KRX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF03 KRX, 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 RF03 KRX registered?

RF03 KRX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is RF03 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 KRX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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