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RJ53 MKF

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,252 mi
Last recorded118,252 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 118,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is low on edges

rear exhaust is deterioated

Fail 26 May 2015 118,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre is low on edges

rear exhaust is deterioated

Pass 30 May 2014 100,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,238 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 86,238 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,369 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,301 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,534 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,912 miles

n/s centre chasis member damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,862 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 MKF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

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

Is RJ53 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 MKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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