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RF03 KUN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KUN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,990 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 91,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,774 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,284 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,376 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,810 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,082 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,082 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,189 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 54,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 54,987 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,211 miles

nearside rear hub carrier lower bush has slight play.

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 KUN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KUN, 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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RF03 KUN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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