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RK03 OFU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,932 mi
Last recorded110,932 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,932 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 110,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,058 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 110,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 107,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 103,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,955 miles

emf light illuminated on dash

Pass 14 May 2009 78,293 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 78,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,923 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,699 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front,nearside front,nearside rear tyre load rating is91y,offside rear tyre load rating is94w

Fail 13 Apr 2006 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,823 miles

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 OFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

RK03 OFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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