MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed
rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres blocking on inner edges
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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RE53 GZK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GZK, 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 GZK registered?
RE53 GZK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2003.
Is RE53 GZK safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE53 GZK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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