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RE53 GWW

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,960 mi
Last recorded192,960 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 192,960 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 186,881 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 186,609 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 180,286 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 164,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 147,512 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 147,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 133,359 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 133,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 113,938 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 22 Sep 2007 92,636 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,642 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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RE53 GWW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE53 GWW, 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 RE53 GWW registered?

RE53 GWW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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