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RF52 UDL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,561 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine light on

exhaust corroded

o/s/r shocker creaking

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in both rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,756 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 112,883 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,078 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,536 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise n/s/r tyre starting to perish

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 UDL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF52 UDL registered?

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

Is RF52 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 UDL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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