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RJ03 OLG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OLG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 83,503 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 83,501 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 81,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 79,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 74,307 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 72,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 72,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 69,977 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,865 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 66,111 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 66,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 63,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,914 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 60,909 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,845 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,009 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 24,408 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,055 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 OLG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

RJ03 OLG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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