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RA53 VZK

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,998 mi
Last recorded185,998 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VZK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 185,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 176,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 167,840 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 167,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 161,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 155,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 148,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 148,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 143,136 miles

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

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

oil light on

Pass 19 Feb 2011 132,662 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 132,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 103,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 101,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,212 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 VZK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

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

Is RA53 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VZK shows 15 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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