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KJ53 RBX

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,655 mi
Last recorded170,655 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 170,655 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2017 170,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 168,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 168,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 166,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 162,033 miles

n/s/r tyre is near to 1.6 mm

Pass 3 Jul 2013 158,372 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 158,372 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,768 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 146,767 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 137,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 130,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 123,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 117,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,381 miles

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

both rear tyres have a stepping effect on inner edges would recommend four wheel geometry

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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KJ53 RBX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ53 RBX, 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 KJ53 RBX registered?

KJ53 RBX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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