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RA53 VLZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 176,869 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 176,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 165,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 148,436 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 143,948 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 143,930 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 140,660 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms slight play (2.4.G.2)

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 140,660 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlight lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms slight play (2.4.G.2)

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 127,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,560 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 117,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,516 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 VLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA53 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

RA53 VLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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