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RJ53 NFA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,454 mi
Last recorded115,454 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,454 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,112 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear silencer very weak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,098 miles

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,322 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 55,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,150 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 49,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,389 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,002 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,614 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 NFA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ53 NFA registered?

RJ53 NFA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RJ53 NFA safe to buy?

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