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RJ53 MLV

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

186,333 mi
Last recorded186,333 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 186,333 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion / sill covers present

Fail 31 Mar 2026 186,322 miles

Fuel tank insecure os tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion / sill covers present

Pass 21 Feb 2025 184,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 184,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 178,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber bush becoming perished but not resulting in any excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush on the lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 178,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber bush becoming perished but not resulting in any excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush on the lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 171,969 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 166,338 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 166,337 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 158,176 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 158,175 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Screen cracked in drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 151,452 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 151,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 143,375 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 143,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 140,133 miles

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 140,131 miles

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

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

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

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Pass 8 Jun 2016 135,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,523 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 93,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 86,402 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2010 86,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,603 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,851 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 MLV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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