MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear o/s/r top and bottom rose bush has slight play at the wheel
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s mirror (6.1.C.1)
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear o/s/r top and bottom rose bush has slight play at the wheel
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
middle exhaust heat shield loose
offside door mirror cover missing
play in offside rear top and bottom rose joint bushes at wheel
rear exhaust very corroded and has a support rubber missing
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
middle exhaust heat shield loose
offside door mirror cover missing
offside front tyre on limit and badly worn on edges
play in offside rear top and bottom rose joint bushes at wheel
rear exhaust very corroded and has a support rubber missing
none obligitary mirror missing
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger bracket (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
none obligitary mirror missing
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs scored
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nsr tyre on legal limit
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 VLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VLX, 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 RA53 VLX registered?
RA53 VLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is RA53 VLX safe to buy?
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