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RX03 GVM

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,939 mi
Last recorded207,939 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 207,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 192,527 miles

Both rear Tyres are perished on the inner edge

The rear Exhaust box is corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 192,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear Tyres are perished on the inner edge

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The rear Exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 176,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 160,787 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 144,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 124,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 115,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 115,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,876 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 99,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2008 85,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,539 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 74,537 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,123 miles

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

OIL LEVEL JUST ABOVE MINIMUM

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 GVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

RX03 GVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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