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RX03 GWJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,945 mi
Last recorded165,945 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 165,945 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 153,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 143,262 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and close to legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,009 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 127,394 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,070 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 97,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,922 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 77,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,272 miles

handbrake imbalance 28%

Fail 21 Feb 2008 55,075 miles

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

handbrake imbalance 28%

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,669 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 33,669 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,585 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 GWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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