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RJ53 MLN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,413 mi
Last recorded154,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 154,413 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 148,616 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 144,526 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 141,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front sub frame & rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2019 133,635 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 133,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 126,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 115,579 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Feb 2017 115,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,273 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 106,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres on wear indicators

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,953 miles

both front tyres on wear indicators

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,233 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 101,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 90,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,903 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,179 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,791 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MLN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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