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RJ03 KWA

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,428 mi
Last recorded148,428 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 148,428 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 135,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

back box skin is corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 135,388 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

back box skin is corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 128,997 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 128,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 119,146 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Nov 2017 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to run off on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,086 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 106,083 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front to rear metal fuel lines starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

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

Objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front to rear metal fuel lines starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 74,124 miles

Both drivers and passengers seat belts starting to fray.

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

Fail 17 May 2013 74,124 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both drivers and passengers seat belts starting to fray.

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

Pass 14 May 2012 65,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 May 2011 58,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,376 miles

(1) Engine Management light on.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,914 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 KWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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