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RN03 OAG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,954 mi
Last recorded116,954 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,954 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 116,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 115,580 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 115,579 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,614 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 109,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,695 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear position lamp in op

Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,695 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear position lamp in op

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,957 miles

nearside front side repeater lens cover missing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,957 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake lamp lense loose

Fail 18 Jul 2008 55,259 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp lense loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,724 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,383 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
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RN03 OAG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN03 OAG, 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 RN03 OAG registered?

RN03 OAG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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