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RJ53 LZU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,798 mi
Last recorded168,798 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 168,798 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 168,791 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum leak at ( or) to servo (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,442 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 158,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 145,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,131 miles

chips in screen

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,412 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,337 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,558 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,749 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,640 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 LZU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

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

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