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RJ03 KTX

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,484 mi
Last recorded95,484 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,484 miles

Nearside discoloured

Fail 14 Nov 2016 95,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside discoloured

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,433 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,865 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,843 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

back box rusted

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,724 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,657 miles

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

childs seat fitted in o/s/r seat

Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,371 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,857 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake snatching

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,056 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,678 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 KTX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ03 KTX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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