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RX03 GBY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,573 mi
Last recorded150,573 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 150,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 136,499 miles

Rear silencer outer case corroded

Wipers noisey

n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,168 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot leaking

n/s/f wheel inner rim dented

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear silencer outer skin rusted through

Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 67,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,011 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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RX03 GBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX03 GBY, 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 RX03 GBY registered?

RX03 GBY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is RX03 GBY safe to buy?

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