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RK03 EUW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,263 mi
Last recorded143,263 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 143,263 miles

front discs worn

ns outer tail light not working

rear silencer corroded

slight play in both rear wheels detected possible top rose bushes

Fail 26 Apr 2014 143,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

ns outer tail light not working

rear silencer corroded

slight play in both rear wheels detected possible top rose bushes

Pass 11 May 2013 117,773 miles

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

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

OSR and NSR suspension upper and lower rose bushes have slight play in them

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 98,842 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise n/s/r shock slightly damp

advise o/s/r shock damp

advise rear pads getting worn discs slightly lipped

advise slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm bush

advise snow tyres fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 81,260 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 May 2011 81,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 74,355 miles

strong advise n/s/f tyre on tread wear markers and geting close to limit on outer edge

strong advise o/s/f tyre on tread wear markers and worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2009 64,088 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 53,885 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,025 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 EUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK03 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

RK03 EUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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