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BX53 RGY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,150 mi
Last recorded137,150 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 137,150 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate laminate breaking up

Pass 6 Jun 2011 127,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 127,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

repair to inner n/s/f tyre wall

senser arm broken o/s/f

Fail 8 Jun 2010 115,615 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

repair to inner n/s/f tyre wall

senser arm broken o/s/f

Fail 10 Jun 2009 104,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 104,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,522 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 103,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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BX53 RGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX53 RGY, 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 BX53 RGY registered?

BX53 RGY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BX53 RGY safe to buy?

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