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RX03 GPJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,853 mi
Last recorded188,853 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 188,853 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 188,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 168,123 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 151,235 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 151,235 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 142,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 142,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 127,125 miles

headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2011 127,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2010 109,057 miles

n/s/r rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,415 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2008 87,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all brake discs rusty

front brake in balance of 21%

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2007 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,418 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

wiper blades starting to tear

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 GPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 RX03 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

RX03 GPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is RX03 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 GPJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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