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RE53 OGN

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,249 mi
Last recorded155,249 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 OGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 152,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 151,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 148,940 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 148,940 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 144,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 120,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,862 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 109,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2009 83,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 64,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,814 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 OGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN registered?

RE53 OGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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