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RY03 KPA

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,432 mi
Last recorded160,432 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 KPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 160,432 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 160,432 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,759 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 149,759 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,470 miles

general underbody corrosion

tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 7 Apr 2016 143,816 miles

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

exhaust system very corroded and slight blow on back box

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2015 141,037 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,597 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 135,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 133,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 129,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 127,186 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 127,186 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 124,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,118 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 107,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,133 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 66,133 miles

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?

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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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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RY03 KPA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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