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RY03 KPG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,839 mi
Last recorded120,839 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 KPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 120,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 115,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,971 miles

Front Both brake hose Ferrell's are corroding

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

The centre brake lamp has one bulb not working

Fail 9 Jul 2018 110,971 miles

Front Both brake hose Ferrell's are corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

The centre brake lamp has one bulb not working

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,921 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,224 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 91,315 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,315 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,107 miles

brake pipes o/s/r corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes o/s/r corroding

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low on the inner section

Fail 9 Jul 2013 81,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,869 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 76,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,460 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,333 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,738 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,086 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RY03 KPG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPG, 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 KPG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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