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RA53 VMV

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,161 mi
Last recorded157,161 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 157,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 151,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 144,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 144,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 140,989 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 140,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 137,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 131,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 125,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 121,234 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 120,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear section in poor condtion

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 113,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats down, rear seat belts not examined

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats down, rear seat belts not examined

Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 89,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear wiper split

nearside front lower arm out of shape

Fail 16 May 2013 89,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear wiper split

nearside front lower arm out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,337 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,029 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 50,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,639 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 339,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,928 miles

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

1parking brake nearing end of travel

2 surface rust to brake discs

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,881 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RA53 VMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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