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RJ03 KTV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,463 mi
Last recorded116,463 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,463 miles

Front brake back plates rusted

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

underside rusted

Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake back plates rusted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

underside rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,106 miles

underside rusted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

underside rusted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

underside rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,032 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2020 109,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 107,457 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 107,457 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 105,950 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2018 105,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,357 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes corroded going front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt has some thing stitched over it

tail box corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes corroded going front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front seat belt has some thing stitched over it

tail box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine check light on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 102,493 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine check light on

off side front wiper split on ends

Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine managemnt light indicating fault

exhaust rear box corroding

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,855 miles

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

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

engine managemnt light indicating fault

exhaust rear box corroding

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 29 Aug 2012 97,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 93,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,562 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

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

slight play front sub frame bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,651 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 KTV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ03 KTV, 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 RJ03 KTV registered?

RJ03 KTV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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