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RJ03 KRK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 114,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 100,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,715 miles

rear exhaust box starting to perish, outer skin comming away. but not blowing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 99,715 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to perish, outer skin comming away. but not blowing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,624 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,608 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,249 miles

nearside rear tyre small cracks on side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,665 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 87,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,617 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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RJ03 KRK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RJ03 KRK, 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 RJ03 KRK registered?

RJ03 KRK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RJ03 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 KRK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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