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RJ53 NFM

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

212,036 mi
Last recorded212,036 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 212,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 206,080 miles

ABS pulses through brake pedal at low speed

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both attachment bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

headlamp beam images poor

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 May 2019 206,071 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt stuck in (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both attachment bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2018 198,601 miles

brake pipes coated

handbrake could be better

o/s/f shock has slight leak

o/s/r tyre worn

tyres soft

Pass 25 Nov 2016 187,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 168,000 miles

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 148,623 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,608 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,326 miles

brake lamp warning light on but all brake lamps working

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,933 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,976 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 NFM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

RJ53 NFM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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