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RE53 OCH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OCH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,065 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 124,065 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 120,649 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2013 120,649 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 109,904 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,997 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 66,997 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,880 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RE53 OCH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 OCH, 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 OCH registered?

RE53 OCH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RE53 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 OCH 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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