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RJ53 MJU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,165 mi
Last recorded81,165 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 19 Aug 2014 81,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,948 miles

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise front wipers smearing screen.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front subframe rear bushes.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,213 miles

advise front subframe rear bushes worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front subframe rear bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,039 miles

advise movement in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

advise movement in front subframe and front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,380 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 44,352 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,521 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 MJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

RJ53 MJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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