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RK03 EUM

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,362 mi
Last recorded130,362 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EUM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 130,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads showing cracks

engine management light on

Fail 19 May 2018 130,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre treads showing cracks

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2017 126,746 miles

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 22 May 2017 126,712 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2016 122,798 miles

ENGING MANAGEMENT LIGNT ON

Fail 21 May 2016 122,798 miles

ENGING MANAGEMENT LIGNT ON

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

Pass 30 May 2015 118,442 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 17 May 2014 112,029 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 111,823 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre feathering no inner edge

o/s front tyre spliteing on inner wall

Pass 25 May 2013 106,081 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 100,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 94,520 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 81,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 81,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,121 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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RK03 EUM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RK03 EUM, 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 RK03 EUM registered?

RK03 EUM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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