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RJ53 MXY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 129,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 125,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,487 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

n/s/r tyre has flat spots inner edge and outer wall perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,394 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 121,393 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,359 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 119,357 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 114,381 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension bushes

Fail 12 Nov 2012 114,381 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,703 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,269 miles

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,510 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 64,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,592 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 19,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MXY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

RJ53 MXY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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