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RA53 VLY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 128,757 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 128,757 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,322 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,322 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 63,318 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped on limit

Fail 27 Oct 2014 57,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,575 miles

front tyres wearing on inner outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screw in n/s front tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2008 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,439 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VLY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

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

Is RA53 VLY safe to buy?

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