CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX03 GTF

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 122,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,203 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 117,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,960 miles

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,696 miles

body sill covers

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,994 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,030 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,482 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,482 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,642 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,478 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,754 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall, not deep enough to see the chords

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,094 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,993 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX03 GTF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GTF, 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

How do I check the history of RX03 GTF?

You can check the full history of RX03 GTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX03 GTF registered?

RX03 GTF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RX03 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 GTF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX03 GTF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX03 GTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.