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RK03 OGY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,784 mi
Last recorded169,784 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 169,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 169,784 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 155,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 131,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight lenses deteriorated, still show a beam pattern

both rear upper hub suspension bushes have slight play

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure rollbar link upper link not attached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight lenses deteriorated, still show a beam pattern

both rear upper hub suspension bushes have slight play

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp lenses misted, patterns still visible.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play in both rear lower suspension bushes.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Headlamp lenses misted, patterns still visible.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play in both rear lower suspension bushes.

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall split , not deep enough to expose cords.

Pass 13 May 2015 105,457 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2015 105,457 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2014 96,312 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 88,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,141 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 May 2011 72,827 miles

N/S/F disc in poor condition

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

Fail 11 May 2011 72,827 miles

N/S/F disc in poor condition

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 66,896 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2009 60,603 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 60,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 54,441 miles

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

high beam teel tale not working

Fail 12 May 2008 54,441 miles

high beam teel tale not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 49,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,253 miles

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

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 OGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OGY, 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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RK03 OGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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