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RJ52 UHW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,274 mi
Last recorded122,274 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 UHW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 122,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 119,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil near to low.-corrected.

rear silencer outer skin deterioration.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 119,750 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil near to low.-corrected.

rear silencer outer skin deterioration.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres-uneven wear to inner edge.

slight wear to o/s/f tyre outer edge.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 115,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres-uneven wear to inner edge.

slight wear to o/s/f tyre outer edge.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 111,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 111,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 98,096 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,574 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Dec 2008 67,020 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

both side repeater bulbs fading

eml on

exhaust corroded

sill trims fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,225 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,492 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RJ52 UHW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RJ52 UHW, 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 RJ52 UHW registered?

RJ52 UHW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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