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RJ53 MWC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,367 mi
Last recorded116,367 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,367 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 116,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 115,379 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,995 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))

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust outer box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust outer box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,195 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,191 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,594 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,294 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,294 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,647 miles

rear offside and nearside brake discs have corrosion on inner and outer faces

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,139 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,744 miles

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

offside front tyre cuts to tread area

offside reat tyre cuts to tread area

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,139 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 MWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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