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RF03 KSX

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,777 mi
Last recorded163,777 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 163,777 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 158,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,032 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)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2017 152,022 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 147,394 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 147,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 147,385 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,183 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 112,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 112,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,174 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,286 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,408 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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RF03 KSX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

RF03 KSX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is RF03 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 KSX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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