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RF03 KTA

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,963 mi
Last recorded152,963 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KTA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2016 152,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 146,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 140,940 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 136,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 131,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 113,053 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges, recommend further investigation.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,272 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 KTA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RF03 KTA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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