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RJ53 MLO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

187,762 mi
Last recorded187,762 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 187,762 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

underbody is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2023 187,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

underbody is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 181,053 miles

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

parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

under body and suspension component's are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 174,802 miles

rear exhaust rusty

under side has signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2021 174,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

under side has signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 172,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

underside of vehicle showing various signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 172,181 miles

Front suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2018 171,007 miles

Offside Front fog lamp innoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2017 170,436 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 170,434 miles

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

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

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 168,663 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam patterns poor

sill covers fitted unable to fully assess sill condition

Fail 28 Jun 2016 168,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyres have uneven wear (blocking)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

headlamp beam patterns poor

sill covers fitted unable to fully assess sill condition

Pass 11 Jul 2015 163,162 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 163,138 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight beam patterns poor

both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

fuel tank strap corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 159,319 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight beam patterns poor

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 159,319 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight beam patterns poor

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 155,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/r tail light not working but still has a pair

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 152,664 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 152,641 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beams poor

Pass 27 Sep 2010 146,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 140,387 miles

Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front no.plate screw incorrect colour or position

Fail 4 Sep 2008 127,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 127,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 114,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 84,948 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RJ53 MLO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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