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RA53 WDE

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,620 mi
Last recorded129,620 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,620 miles

exhaust deteriated

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2015 129,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 121,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,043 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,646 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,204 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,301 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 77,301 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,068 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,614 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,301 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 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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