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RF52 UCW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 154,379 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 154,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 146,076 miles

Rear tyres 3mm in places and stepped x2

Fail 7 Jan 2016 146,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres 3mm in places and stepped x2

Pass 3 Jan 2015 138,547 miles

main front to rear brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre tread low center tread,osr tyre heavily stepped,nsr tyre slight stepping.

slight play in osf anti-rollbar link rod

Pass 9 Jan 2014 125,612 miles

minor corrossion to both main front to rear brake pipes x2

minor rotational noise on osf wheel nothing with excessive wear detected.

os inner driveshaft gaitor minor grease loss

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,900 miles

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

offside front brake disc pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 118,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake disc pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

centre exhaust rubbers perishing

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 111,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

centre exhaust rubbers perishing

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,057 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,316 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,193 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 UCW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

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

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