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RX03 GVD

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,265 mi
Last recorded127,265 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GVD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 127,265 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 121,518 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 121,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing upper & lower outer (2.4.G.2)

OS tyre inner sidewall starting to crack & split

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing upper & lower outer (2.4.G.2)

OS tyre inner sidewall starting to crack & split

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,966 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2014 91,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,371 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,999 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

long travel on parking brake

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

long travel on parking brake

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight binding on offside front brake

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,464 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside headlight pattern slightly weak

worn patch on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,937 miles

rear no plate deterioted//rear pads/discs advised next service...rear exhaust rusted//headlamp reflectors badly scratched

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,286 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,330 miles

some damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

some eneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,145 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 GVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GVD, 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 GVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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