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RA53 LDB

2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Red Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,264 mi
Last recorded98,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid105,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 98,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 98,264 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,974 miles

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

n/s/f fog light glass broken

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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RA53 LDB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Red with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 105,284 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA53 LDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA53 LDB registered?

RA53 LDB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is RA53 LDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 LDB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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