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RF52 UDD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UDD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,820 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,260 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades needs replacing; have deteriorated

n/s/f lence damage

n/s/r lence damage

rear back door not openable

Fail 26 Nov 2011 61,217 miles

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

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

n/s/f lence damage

n/s/r lence damage

rear back door not openable

both rear tyre wears on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades needs replacing; have deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,410 miles

advise on condition of n/s/f tyre close to limits

Pass 16 May 2008 39,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,972 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 UDD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD registered?

RF52 UDD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is RF52 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 UDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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