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RX03 MVG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,714 mi
Last recorded199,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 199,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 193,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 193,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 186,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 177,339 miles

exhaust system corroded

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front /rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 177,339 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front /rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 167,852 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,998 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 147,459 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 134,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 125,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust System Rusty

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust System Rusty

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 106,785 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 106,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,743 miles

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

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

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

both wipers split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,867 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,001 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 MVG 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 78.9%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

RX03 MVG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RX03 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 MVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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