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RK03 FNZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,521 mi
Last recorded129,521 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 FNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,521 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic covers obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 129,130 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic covers obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 119,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,844 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,861 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre has multiple deep splits inner sidewall

Pass 28 May 2009 63,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 57,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,221 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 FNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

RK03 FNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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