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RJ53 NFN

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,414 mi
Last recorded120,414 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 11 Jan 2024 120,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,366 miles

OSR suspension arm slight play in outer bush

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,301 miles

OSR suspension arm slight play in outer bush

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

OSR suspension arm slight play in outer bush

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,909 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 101,909 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,261 miles

Rear tyres getting low in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,373 miles

OSR wheel bearing slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,833 miles

Rear brakepads on minimum thickness

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,295 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,453 miles

OSR shock absorber damp

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,353 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 34,353 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,181 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,470 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,885 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 NFN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

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

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