MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust deteriated
front tyres wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine light on indicating a fault
exhaust deteriated
front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine management light illuminated
front brake discs worn and lipped
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside front wiper blade splitting
nearside rear coil spring corroded
nearside rear registration plate light dim
rear brake pads wearing thin
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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 WDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?
RA53 WDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is RA53 WDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA53 WDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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