MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,108 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both headlamps fading badly
dirty underneath
engine light stays on
exhaust very rusty
freeplay in rear suspension joints
front sides dim
front suspension noisey
offside mirror glass small
offside number plate bulb dim
rear tyres getting low on tread
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both headlamps fading badly
dirty underneath
engine light stays on
exhaust very rusty
freeplay in rear suspension joints
front sides dim
front suspension noisey
offside mirror glass small
offside number plate bulb dim
rear tyres getting low on tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
both headlamps in poor condition
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
engine light stay on
exhaust very rusty and weak
freeplay in front drop links
freeplay in nearside rear lower joint
freeplay in offside top joint
front side lights dim
sill covers fitted
wiper blades poor
both headlamps in poor condition
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
engine light stay on
exhaust very rusty and weak
freeplay in front drop links
freeplay in nearside rear lower joint
freeplay in offside top joint
front side lights dim
sill covers fitted
wiper blades poor
rear exhaust silencer badly corroded
slight play i rear wishbone upper bushes
both front tyres low on tread
engine light on
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
covers over outer sills
engine oil leak
exhaust rear box rusty
near side front wing mirror craked
rear pads wearing low
rear brake pads wearing low
travell in hand brake
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 VXD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?
RA53 VXD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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