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RJ53 MVW

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,032 mi
Last recorded67,032 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 67,032 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,358 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,789 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 58,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,024 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,789 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,837 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 48,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 47,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,373 miles

Advise:n/s/f bumper slightly adrift under headlamp

Pass 9 May 2011 45,792 miles

Advise:o/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Advise:slight corrosion rear brake disc's

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

Fail 19 May 2010 45,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 45,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2009 44,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 43,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,560 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 MVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

RJ53 MVW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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