MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
rear silencer "tatty"
Oil leak
rear silencer "tatty"
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front n/plate fadding
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
wipers starting to smear
Rear registration plate in poor condition.
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RJ53 MKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?
RJ53 MKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is RJ53 MKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ53 MKZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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