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RK03 FNE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,547 mi
Last recorded171,547 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 171,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 161,819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 161,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 151,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 142,826 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 133,303 miles

offside and nearside spot lights smashed

Fail 3 Jun 2014 133,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside spot lights smashed

Pass 3 Jun 2013 124,407 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 14 Jun 2012 113,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,443 miles

slight play in both rear suspenion top ball joints

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,297 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRESCLOSE TO WEAR BANDS SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,039 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED IN SPEC

Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,464 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 60,464 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 46,045 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 FNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

RK03 FNE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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