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RG53 CTK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,101 mi
Last recorded206,101 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 CTK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 206,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from center pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and gearbox covered in oil

heat shield around fuel tank loose

Fail 18 Jan 2022 206,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from center pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and gearbox covered in oil

heat shield around fuel tank loose

Pass 9 Feb 2021 195,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 195,539 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 192,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 192,164 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 181,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 181,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 171,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 171,277 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 159,345 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

PLAY IN NSR SUSPENSION ARMS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 159,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

PLAY IN NSR SUSPENSION ARMS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 143,738 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN NS REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 12 May 2015 128,384 miles

rear exhaust heatshield partly insecure

silencer outer shell corroded

slight corrosion spots to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 May 2014 115,378 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 115,378 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 105,933 miles

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)

clutch poor

Pass 19 May 2012 96,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 82,283 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 69,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 69,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 58,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade. rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Fail 14 May 2009 58,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade. rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 12 May 2008 47,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,659 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 34,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RG53 CTK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RG53 CTK, 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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RG53 CTK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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