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RF53 GYC

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,615 mi
Last recorded79,615 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,615 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,802 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,802 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,332 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,159 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,673 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,908 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly detireorated

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 27,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,729 miles

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

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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RF53 GYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF53 GYC, 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 RF53 GYC registered?

RF53 GYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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