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RJ53 MZW

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 MZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 118,691 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 dampness of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,122 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,504 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os h/brake cable outer casing slightly split

osf caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,504 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os h/brake cable outer casing slightly split

osf caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,095 miles

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

ns h/brake cable outer casing slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,455 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)

ns h/brake cable outer casing slightly split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,172 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 MZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

RJ53 MZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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