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RF52 UCV

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

235,914 mi
Last recorded235,914 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 235,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 223,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 213,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 204,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 196,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 187,460 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge also slight signs of wear in both rear trailing arm front void bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2012 187,445 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge also slight signs of wear in both rear trailing arm front void bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 171,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 170,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 155,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 138,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,638 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 103,862 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,576 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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RF52 UCV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF52 UCV, 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 RF52 UCV registered?

RF52 UCV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is RF52 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 UCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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