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RF52 UDX

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

223,392 mi
Last recorded223,392 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 223,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 223,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 216,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 216,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 205,213 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 205,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre floor (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 193,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 193,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 179,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 167,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 146,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 136,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 136,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 120,681 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,723 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,429 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 27 Apr 2006 60,743 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 UDX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

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

Is RF52 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 UDX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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