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RJ03 KTF

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,491 mi
Last recorded104,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 104,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 99,575 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel distorted

exhaust rear box corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,664 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,011 miles

both rear tyres. tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres. tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,305 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread depth close to legal limit on outer edge (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread depth close to legal limit on outer edge (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2014 78,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,025 miles

both registration plates in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,741 miles

rear brake hose ferrules starting to rust.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,715 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 KTF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

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

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