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RA53 VYE

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,419 mi
Last recorded120,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,419 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,875 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 101,931 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,931 miles

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.

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 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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