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RA53 VLC

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,788 mi
Last recorded237,788 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 237,788 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 11 Mar 2024 237,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 229,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting worn

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1mm away from limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 229,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting worn

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1mm away from limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 222,368 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 222,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 216,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 215,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 211,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 207,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 207,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 200,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 193,175 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 193,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 179,457 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 165,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 165,251 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 152,385 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 152,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 138,623 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 138,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 82,316 miles

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

both front wiper blades small splits on ends

Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,330 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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RA53 VLC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA53 VLC, 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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RA53 VLC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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