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RY03 KPN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,076 mi
Last recorded101,076 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 KPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 101,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,267 miles

front brake discs worn

headlamp pattern poor

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake discs worn

headlamp pattern poor

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,009 miles

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

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

b oth headlights clouding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,321 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

exhaust centre section flexi and flanges starting to deteriorate

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,745 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,378 miles

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 Sep 2009 60,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished no cords showing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,689 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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RY03 KPN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY03 KPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 KPN registered?

RY03 KPN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is RY03 KPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 KPN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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