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RJ53 NFT

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,327 miles

exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,206 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,898 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system and poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,048 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 73,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,158 miles

advise n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,941 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,561 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

advise engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,107 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,205 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 NFT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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