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RK03 OFG

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,027 mi
Last recorded112,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 OFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,873 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced only just met requirements (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,873 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced only just met requirements (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,088 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,088 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,999 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,998 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,193 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,442 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 82,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

main beam tell tale does not illuminate when high beam is on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,008 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,003 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,214 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

low fuel level

rear parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (3.7.a.10)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,209 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

low fuel level

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,178 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,941 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,445 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 OFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

RK03 OFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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