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RJ03 KUH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,595 mi
Last recorded130,595 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 130,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 7 May 2025 125,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 119,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 112,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust center/rear corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 107,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 97,416 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2019 90,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front - rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle section deteriorated

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 86,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,389 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread is cracking/deteriorating (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Park brake imbalance is at 41% (3.7B.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer case is excessively deteriorated (7.1.2a)

front to rear brake pipes have support clip(s) worn and one not used (3.6B.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 79,585 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working electrical problem (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front items hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread is cracking/deteriorating (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Park brake imbalance is at 41% (3.7B.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer case is excessively deteriorated (7.1.2a)

front to rear brake pipes have support clip(s) worn and one not used (3.6B.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 74,241 miles

(2.1.5)The steering column mechanism when the steering is rocked side to side is noisy in operation,indicating that a fault is present

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is damaged

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is distorted

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak

(8.1.2a)The nearside front additional mirror glass mechanism is worn allowing the glass to move freely

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 5 May 2015 74,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(2.1.5)The steering column mechanism when the steering is rocked side to side is noisy in operation,indicating that a fault is present

(3.7B.6a)The nearside rear park brake effort is low,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) has been recorded at 52%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is damaged

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is distorted

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak

(8.1.2a)The nearside front additional mirror glass mechanism is worn allowing the glass to move freely

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 13 May 2014 68,628 miles

(2.1.5)The lower steering column coupling/clamp bolt is slightly worn/loose indictated by slight noise present when the steering is rocked side to side

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever adjustments have exceeded the vehicle manufacturer recommendations and are operating close to the end of the working travel of the lever

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 32%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 15 May 2013 63,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 58,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 53,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,798 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 50,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,117 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 47,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 37,452 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,452 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,617 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 KUH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUH, 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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RJ03 KUH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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