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RK03 OFA

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 OFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 158,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 158,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion under body and suspension

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 155,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicle underside dirty

Fail 30 Apr 2025 155,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicle underside dirty

Pass 14 May 2024 151,690 miles

All tyres are perished and cracked

Front brake discs lipped

Headlamp lenses are misty

Lower engine mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside rear upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside rear upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 147,932 miles

All tyres are perished and cracked

Exhaust surface corroded

Front brake discs lipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension surface corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 144,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 144,766 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 138,218 miles

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 11 May 2020 136,932 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 133,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 128,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 121,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 114,896 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 110,505 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 96,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 89,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 83,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 74,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 65,665 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,695 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 34,104 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RK03 OFA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

RK03 OFA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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