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RX03 GNK

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,383 mi
Last recorded225,383 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 225,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join Mid to Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 225,361 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dull (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached mounting bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 207,354 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 195,078 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Jul 2018 195,078 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2017 183,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 183,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 174,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar or link pin area.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 174,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar or link pin area.

strong advise! offside front tyre worn low on tread. no tread inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 168,567 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 168,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 164,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2014 162,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 150,197 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 131,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,023 miles

stone chip in screen in zone /B/ in spec

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,519 miles

no oil showing on dip stick /topped up / n/s/f side light worked with lite tap

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,148 miles

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

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2008 98,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

puncture nearside rear tyre

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2007 80,704 miles

front brake discs badly worn on limit replace a.s.a.p

Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,071 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX03 GNK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX03 GNK, 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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RX03 GNK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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