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RA53 WBD

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,318 mi
Last recorded114,318 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 109,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal failing, corrosion starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 106,147 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion in both transverse arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,282 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 102,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 97,326 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 90,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,780 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,763 miles

Play in OSR + NSR suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,310 miles

EML Light on

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,241 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,638 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,638 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 WBD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WBD, 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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RA53 WBD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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