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RA53 WDC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 98,773 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded not allowing full insection of seat belts

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,339 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 92,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,544 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,544 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,246 miles

frount disc pads inner wearing and disc worn

rear number plate deteriorateing

Fail 18 Oct 2008 59,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

frount disc pads inner wearing and disc worn

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,760 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,575 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 WDC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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