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RJ53 RUH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 RUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,520 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,049 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,765 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,712 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,473 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 RUH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

RJ53 RUH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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