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RJ03 KVH

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,164 mi
Last recorded169,164 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 169,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all susp parts very rusty

r/o/s and r/n/s chassie corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 168,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 167,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,106 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 167,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 166,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 165,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 162,061 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 159,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,308 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,601 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to crack/perish.

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 30 May 2014 151,182 miles

Rear exhaust dteriorated but not leaking.

Fail 30 May 2014 151,182 miles

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

Rear exhaust dteriorated but not leaking.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 149,328 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 145,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 131,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 103,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 87,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 151,900 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RJ03 KVH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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