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RJ53 MJY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,301 mi
Last recorded214,301 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 214,301 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 214,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 207,834 miles

Front and Rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint slight movement

Offside Front Wiper blade torn slightly on ends

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Small crack in right hand lower corner of windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2017 207,834 miles

Front and Rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint slight movement

Offside Front Wiper blade torn slightly on ends

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Small crack in right hand lower corner of windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2016 195,116 miles

headlight lenses scratched/frosted

n/s/f fog light not working and lens cracked/holed

n/s/f seat belt fluffing

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

poor headlight beam images

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in n/s/r upper and lower suspension joints

slight play in o/s/r lower and upper suspension joints

Fail 15 Sep 2016 195,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine check light on

headlight lenses scratched/frosted

n/s/f fog light not working and lens cracked/holed

n/s/f seat belt fluffing

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

poor headlight beam images

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in n/s/r upper and lower suspension joints

slight play in o/s/r lower and upper suspension joints

Pass 1 Sep 2015 180,470 miles

n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

n/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension bush

slight play n/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 15 Sep 2014 166,657 miles

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

n/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/f seat belt fraying

poor headlight beam images

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 155,171 miles

headlight beam images poor/faint

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 143,567 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

head light beam patterns becoming faint

head light lenses scratched/frosting

n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 130,604 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner/outer edges

headlight lenses scratched/starring

n/s headlight beam pattern faint

n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

o/s/f and n/s/f seat belts fluffing

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,584 miles

minor stonechips to screen

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/f seat belt fluffing

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

rear exhaust box corroded

head light lenses scratched-causing poor beam patterns

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

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

both rear tyres mishaping on inner tread areas

Pass 15 Sep 2009 105,358 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust box corroded through first skin

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,391 miles

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

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 MJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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