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RX03 MOV

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,755 mi
Last recorded110,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device not working

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 110,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,035 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer cover corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,924 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 85,388 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Feb 2014 85,388 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,375 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,536 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,299 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 MOV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

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

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