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RA53 VMH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,163 mi
Last recorded98,163 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VMH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,163 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine lamp on

exhaust correded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 98,163 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine lamp on

exhaust correded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,891 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,640 miles

ADVICE rear exhaust box deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,750 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,399 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seat,unable to inspect adult seat belts

advise handbrake travel high

advise some movement in front subframe rear bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,511 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 VMH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

RA53 VMH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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