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RF52 UCZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,021 mi
Last recorded154,021 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 154,021 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 140,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen damaged at offside

Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,947 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 135,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall spliting

Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,725 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 123,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 116,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 106,135 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,984 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,681 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 UCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

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

Is RF52 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 UCZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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