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RJ53 LZP

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,771 mi
Last recorded166,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 LZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 166,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 162,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 139,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 139,285 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 125,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 125,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,707 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 110,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,317 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,955 miles

two front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,900 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 LZP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

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

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