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RF52 UDW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,100 mi
Last recorded89,100 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 89,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,980 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,663 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 35,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

small cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre cords and canvass not showing

Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UDW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

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

Is RF52 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 UDW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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