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RX03 GPE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,045 mi
Last recorded144,045 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 144,045 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s repeter lense broken

Pass 20 Sep 2011 127,743 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to wear bars and slightly out of shape

n/s/f outer door mirror casing held on with elastic bands

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 112,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 98,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 60,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre has 2 cuts in outer sidewall(not to canvas)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,900 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 45,899 miles

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

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 GPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX03 GPE registered?

RX03 GPE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is RX03 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 GPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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