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OY53 VEO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 121,786 miles

225/45/17

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened ? (3.5.1n)

corrosion centre and rear exhaust section

rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,289 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion centre and rear exhaust sections

rear brake noise

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,695 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion rear exhaust section

Fail 13 Feb 2015 94,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise second front to rear brake pipe runs above fuel tank unable to see correctly

corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,245 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,915 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn unevenly.

off side handbrake recording a low reading than near side.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,915 miles

near side rear tyre worn unevenly.

off side handbrake recording a low reading than near side.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,084 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 49,084 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,426 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 2 Oct 2007 31,493 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,005 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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OY53 VEO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY53 VEO, 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 OY53 VEO registered?

OY53 VEO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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