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RJ03 KVX

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 144,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 144,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 135,776 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 135,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

h/brake springs not fitted on backplate

n/s/r/tyreuneven tread on inside

o/s + n/s headlight glass poor

Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 113,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,129 miles

Front discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear discs are slighty rusty and worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,193 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,360 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,808 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,962 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 KVX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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