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RJ03 KXA

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,200 mi
Last recorded140,200 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 KXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 140,200 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,533 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 133,533 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 129,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 129,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,841 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 108,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,233 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes are showing signs of wear, slight movement. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Banjo end of hose to caliper. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Oil leaking around sump area. ()

Rear Exhaust silencer box is very corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose to above fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes are showing signs of wear, slight movement. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Banjo end of hose to caliper. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Oil leaking around sump area. ()

Rear Exhaust silencer box is very corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,107 miles

Front Lower Engine stabiliser mounting rubber is splitting.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Banjo end of hose to calliper. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer box is very corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,888 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,074 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 63,576 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 58,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KXA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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