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RA03 AOJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 AOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 105,101 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 103,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 102,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 102,465 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 101,448 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 101,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,099 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 96,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 93,925 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 92,625 miles

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 92,625 miles

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 90,189 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded.

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 90,189 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded.

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 87,499 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 9 May 2016 85,588 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre has a cut to the tread

Pass 26 May 2015 82,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 14 May 2014 79,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 74,155 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2010 65,787 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 59,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 49,423 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)

Pass 22 May 2007 36,918 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 26,451 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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RA03 AOJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RA03 AOJ, 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 RA03 AOJ registered?

RA03 AOJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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