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RJ03 KWW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 125,607 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn bad on outer shoulder

Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

head lamp levelling device on rear axle disconneted

n/s/f tyre worn bad on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,391 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,111 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped.

heavy oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

unable to fully assess condition of outer sills as plastic trim covers fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,303 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 92,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,585 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,649 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 KWW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

RJ03 KWW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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