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RE53 GZD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,704 mi
Last recorded148,704 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GZD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 148,704 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2015 148,647 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 134,118 miles

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

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

deterioration in rear exhaust box

front lower engine mount poor condition

Pass 17 May 2013 120,406 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer side

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

slight wear/free play in nearside rear transverse lower tie bar outer pin/bush

very very deep cut/split in offside rear tyre tread, recommend new tyre.

Pass 15 May 2012 104,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 87,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine check lamp on

oil leak, engine oil level very low, recommend attention

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,259 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 70,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,727 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 GZD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

RE53 GZD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 GZD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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