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RJ03 KPX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

171,764 mi
Last recorded171,764 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KPX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 171,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 168,084 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 164,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 155,545 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 155,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 145,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,572 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 30 Mar 2016 110,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,679 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 102,068 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,068 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 22 Apr 2013 97,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,180 miles

plastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,160 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,966 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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RJ03 KPX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJ03 KPX, 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 RJ03 KPX registered?

RJ03 KPX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RJ03 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 KPX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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