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RJ53 MUY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,659 mi
Last recorded160,659 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 160,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 136,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,438 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 126,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced trailing arm (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced trailing arm (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 112,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,119 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 93,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,756 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,013 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 MUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

RJ53 MUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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