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RF03 KVB

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,528 mi
Last recorded137,528 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 KVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 137,528 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 137,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 124,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 124,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 113,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 87,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,913 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 22%

Pass 18 May 2009 60,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,039 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,737 miles

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,278 miles

heatshield at exhaust center section insecure

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

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 KVB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

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

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