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RJ53 NHZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,787 mi
Last recorded135,787 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 121,091 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 109,933 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 74,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,230 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,676 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,222 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,716 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,386 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,710 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 NHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

RJ53 NHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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