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RE53 GXM

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,417 mi
Last recorded200,417 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 200,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 199,228 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2020 185,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 178,385 miles

Back box skin peeling.

Exhaust flexi deteriorated, still supported.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 171,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside rear upper rose joint

Pass 21 Apr 2017 163,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

signs of slight coolant leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 163,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

signs of slight coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 154,526 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2016 154,306 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2014 138,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slight damage.

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm,offside front/rear tyres worn to 3mm advise replacement.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 138,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slight damage.

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm,offside front/rear tyres worn to 3mm advise replacement.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 May 2013 127,153 miles

20mm stone chip in centre of front screen

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Offside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Slight play in the nearside rear top arm outer bush

Slight play in the offside rear top arm outer bush

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 105,777 miles

25mm stone chip in screen centre

Both rear tyres tread depth 2.2mm in places. Legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 12 May 2011 105,777 miles

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

25mm stone chip in screen centre

Both rear tyres tread depth 2.2mm in places. Legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,631 miles

20mm stone chip in centre of front screen

Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 60,571 miles

o/s/r shock damp

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,668 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 GXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

RE53 GXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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