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RJ53 NFO

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,955 mi
Last recorded178,955 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NFO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 178,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 176,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 171,278 miles

eng man light on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 171,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eng man light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 165,631 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 158,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 152,104 miles

eng management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,765 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

air bag light on

engine under cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Jan 2010 139,381 miles

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

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

air bag light is on.

both rear tyres have uneven wear.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

near side chassis has slight damage to centre.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 129,871 miles

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2009 129,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 112,850 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape and close to limit

Both rear tyres out of shape

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,852 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 NFO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

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

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