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RA53 VML

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,914 mi
Last recorded183,914 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 183,914 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 179,420 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 173,480 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside ant iroll bar corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 169,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 165,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 157,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 157,119 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 152,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 152,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 144,664 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 144,663 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 136,811 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 136,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,716 miles

exhaust coroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust coroded

Pass 4 May 2007 103,975 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 VML is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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