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RE53 GZM

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 112,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,841 miles

Exhaust system and rear box in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,134 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

nearside front door mirror surround missing.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,977 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

rear exhaust box corroded.

slight play in offside and nearside rear top suspension pin/bush.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,337 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

rear exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,970 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroaded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,955 miles

Rear wiper blade splitting.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade splitting.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,889 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,750 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 GZM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

RE53 GZM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RE53 GZM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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