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RN03 OAH

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 OAH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 165,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 153,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 139,495 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 139,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 121,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 121,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 107,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,030 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,377 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 OAH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OAH, 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 OAH registered?

RN03 OAH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is RN03 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 OAH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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