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RF03 KSY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,227 mi
Last recorded184,227 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 184,227 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 184,227 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 178,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 178,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 168,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air box cracked and noisy

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 151,241 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 137,936 miles

Advise: centre silencer mountings cracking

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 137,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise: centre silencer mountings cracking

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 113,843 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,484 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 82,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,357 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 28,357 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 KSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

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

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