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RK03 FMY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,118 mi
Last recorded109,118 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 FMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,118 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 109,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,172 miles

EML on

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2011 70,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 49,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,527 miles

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

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 FMY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK03 FMY registered?

RK03 FMY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is RK03 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 FMY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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