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GJ52 RLZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 165,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 165,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 146,584 miles

Centre Rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 146,548 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,835 miles

All four tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Jan 2015 124,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 108,199 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section rusting and outer casing corroding.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,199 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section rusting and outer casing corroding.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,791 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,490 miles

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

nsr tyre on legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2009 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsr tyre on legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2008 47,615 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,682 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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GJ52 RLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ52 RLZ, 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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GJ52 RLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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