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RE53 GYA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,242 mi
Last recorded150,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 150,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 150,226 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement void (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 145,951 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 145,951 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 142,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 142,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 135,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 128,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 128,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,831 miles

Advise Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated.

Advise fault codes found when carrying out test for emissions.

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Advise rear brake discs are heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 114,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated.

Advise fault codes found when carrying out test for emissions.

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Advise rear brake discs are heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 105,641 miles

Advise both sides rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 105,641 miles

Advise both sides rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,263 miles

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

advise. both sides rear brake discs for corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 53,908 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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 GYA 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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