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RJ03 KWD

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KWD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,574 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 93,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,762 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhast in poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded and bushes perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,249 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow on retraction (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,240 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,301 miles

EML on

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

EML on

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 72,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,543 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,903 miles

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

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

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 KWD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

RJ03 KWD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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