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RGZ 2906

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,208 mi
Last recorded82,208 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGZ 2906
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

gearbox oil pipe /corroded/weeping

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,154 miles

automatic pipe at bottom of gearbox leaking and heavily corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,653 miles

Corrosion in places under vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.b.s ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion in places under vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,304 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 70,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,003 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,003 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,845 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,309 miles

Exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,255 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,255 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,119 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,640 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,930 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 30,920 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,501 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,585 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 15,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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RGZ 2906 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RGZ 2906, 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 RGZ 2906 registered?

RGZ 2906 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is RGZ 2906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGZ 2906 shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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