MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
centre rear seat belt slow to retraqct without assistants recommend further action
engine management light lit on dash
front number plater damaged slightly
light scratch marks on windscreen
n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes coming unbonded
n/s/r tyre has side wall damage
o/s/r outer brake disc corroding
slight damage on o.s.f tyre
unable to see rear inner discs conditions or inner brake pad thickness
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 VYE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?
RA53 VYE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is RA53 VYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA53 VYE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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