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RJ03 KVM

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 121,607 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 121,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,621 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,621 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 109,593 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,949 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,465 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,145 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,419 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,565 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 KVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

RJ03 KVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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