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RF53 GZO

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,833 mi
Last recorded110,833 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,296 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,095 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 76,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,231 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,216 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,059 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 GZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF53 GZO?

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What year was RF53 GZO registered?

RF53 GZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 GZO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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