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RA53 WEO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,571 mi
Last recorded158,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 WEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 158,571 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box has corrosion

under body has corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2021 151,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 148,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 143,473 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 143,470 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 137,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 131,253 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 123,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 112,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 102,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust section coroded

Pass 31 May 2013 90,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear washer innop

Fail 31 May 2013 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear washer innop

Pass 23 May 2012 78,841 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,493 miles

rear axle bush slightly perished and slighty play

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 19 May 2009 51,760 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,124 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 35,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,315 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RA53 WEO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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