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RJ03 KSV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,008 mi
Last recorded182,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 182,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 182,008 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 181,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked in tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 175,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 164,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 135,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 93,260 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 93,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,592 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 KSV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RJ03 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

RJ03 KSV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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