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RG53 FFM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,906 mi
Last recorded168,906 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 168,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 159,884 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 145,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,604 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 122,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished/cracked

Pass 7 May 2019 101,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 97,099 miles

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 9 May 2018 97,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2017 92,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Over Sills Fitted

Fail 20 May 2017 92,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Over Sills Fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 89,492 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 89,491 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 84,837 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 84,837 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 78,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2014 78,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 73,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 67,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 67,893 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 62,768 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,081 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly smear.

Pass 22 May 2009 50,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,009 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 38,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 30 May 2007 38,762 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)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,373 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RG53 FFM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

RG53 FFM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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