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RA53 VXN

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VXN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,696 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,039 miles

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

o/s/r inner tread wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Jan 2011 109,033 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r inner tread wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,491 miles

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

rear no plate fading

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,808 miles

n/s/f tyre inner tread wearing badly(just passable)

rear no plate fading

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,635 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 71,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f inner tyre worn badly

Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,834 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 VXN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

RA53 VXN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is RA53 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VXN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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