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RJ53 NHO

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,018 miles

both front drop links have slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is a runflat offside front tyre normal

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is a runflat offside front tyre normal

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,173 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emits alittle black smoke during acceleration

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

engine management light is on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,198 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,787 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,512 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 NHO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ53 NHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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