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RF53 GYJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,568 miles

Brake master cylinder damp, Pedal action good

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 99,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder look damp ,Brake pedal feels good

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,082 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 88,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 50,966 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,923 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,920 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,976 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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RF53 GYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RF53 GYJ, 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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RF53 GYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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