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RF53 GYU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

233,643 mi
Last recorded233,643 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 233,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 229,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 225,383 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 225,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure both fuel tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 221,106 miles

Central Rear seat belts not checked due to bed in back

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 221,082 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belts not checked due to bed in back

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 213,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 202,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 202,509 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty/corroded

unable to check sills due to covers

Pass 25 Oct 2016 192,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ny shock tower (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear sub frame- by front of fuel tank. All same pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 180,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 180,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 165,699 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 149,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 133,517 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,085 miles

1/ O/S/F SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,711 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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 GYU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

RF53 GYU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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