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RE53 OEN

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,917 mi
Last recorded111,917 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OEN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 111,911 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge /sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to rear

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust outer cover coming away

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust outer cover coming away

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,093 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlights foggy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat belt frayed

Headlights foggy

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre badly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2010 64,950 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre badly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OEN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

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

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