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RG53 DKK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,805 mi
Last recorded199,805 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 199,805 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn low cracked and perished (inside edge)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edges

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2018 188,161 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

o/s shock weeping

Pass 14 Nov 2017 175,643 miles

antiroll bar bushes have play o/s/f n/s/f

o/s mirror cable tied on

oil leaks

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2017 175,643 miles

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

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

antiroll bar bushes have play o/s/f n/s/f

o/s mirror cable tied on

oil leaks

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 160,453 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlights misting over (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks worn (2.7.3)

Oil leak from oil collector unit ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from back box (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 160,453 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlights misting over (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks worn (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from oil collector unit ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake little reading from osr (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 146,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s and o/s,upper rose-joints (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle and rear sections corossion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 146,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s and o/s,upper rose-joints (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle and rear sections corossion

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,999 miles

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

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

exhaust rear and middle corossion

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,067 miles

slight play in link arms

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,273 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,930 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,590 miles

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

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

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 DKK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DKK, 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 RG53 DKK registered?

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

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