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RJ53 NGX

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,820 mi
Last recorded161,820 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 161,820 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 157,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 157,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 151,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2023 141,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly stepped on inside edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,370 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 113,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,556 miles

Both side headlamp beam images getting obscure require polishing or replacing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tread starting to deteriorate on both front tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,670 miles

Rear exhaust box casing starting to break up

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,757 miles

Coolant level low radiator leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,424 miles

STARTER MOTOR ODD NOISE > REBOOK IF PROBLEMATIC

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,286 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH > ADJUSTMENT ADVSIED

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN > NEW ADVISED

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,286 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH > ADJUSTMENT ADVSIED

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN > NEW ADVISED

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre has multiple splits on inner sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre has multiple splits on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,167 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 NGX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

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

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