MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Exhaust box has corrosion
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is RK03 OFA safe to buy?
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