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RJ03 OKL

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,273 mi
Last recorded95,273 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,273 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 95,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,157 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 85,156 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on vehicle outside of failure criteria

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive very heavy, 5cm puddle left (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,062 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,062 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 57,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,230 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,046 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)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,753 miles

some markings on front and rear number plates.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,811 miles

front wiper blade rubbers showing signs of wear.

some distortion of nearside rear tyre, not exvessive.

some fading of rear number plate.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,796 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,379 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 OKL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

RJ03 OKL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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