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RJ03 KWR

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,125 mi
Last recorded136,125 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,086 miles

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2017 126,076 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,825 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,224 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 112,474 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 112,474 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 102,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 89,716 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,154 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,135 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 77,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 62,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,800 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 34,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre is cut on outer side wall but not to the cords †

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 KWR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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