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RJ53 LZM

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 LZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

headlights realigned during test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

temporary repair to exhaust system

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

temporary repair to exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2012 75,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight washers not working----rear exhaust box to short??

small cut sidewall osf tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 68,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,940 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc

rear brake pads about 75%worn?

Pass 27 May 2009 48,221 miles

brake discs generally worn

brake fluid between min and max level

front and rear brake pads 2/3rds worn

n/s/r tyre worn 2.5 mm areas

sceen damaged a+b areas due to worn wipers

Pass 20 May 2008 39,517 miles

nearsdie rear tyre tread depths low

offside rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 18 May 2007 27,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,847 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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RJ53 LZM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ53 LZM, 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 RJ53 LZM registered?

RJ53 LZM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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