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RK03 OFL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 OFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,654 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 123,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,240 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 122,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,004 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 117,004 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 86,329 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 86,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,670 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 68,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,678 miles

rear number plate delaminating

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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 15 Jun 2009 59,236 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in srdewall not showing cords

Pass 29 May 2008 49,562 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 23 May 2007 40,100 miles

tyres fitted to car are 91y they should be 94w

Pass 17 May 2006 31,821 miles

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

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

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 OFL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

RK03 OFL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is RK03 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 OFL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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