MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front abs ring slightly fouling sensor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)
Nearside Front abs ring slightly fouling sensor
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
general underbody corrosion
tyres different sizes front to rear
different size tyres fitted on front to rear
exhaust system very corroded and slight blow on back box
general underbody corrosion
Diff Size tyres on front & rear axle.
Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
exhaust back box outer casing corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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RY03 KPA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 RY03 KPA, 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 RY03 KPA registered?
RY03 KPA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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