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RK53 CXV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,474 mi
Last recorded151,474 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 CXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 151,474 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded and deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2021 151,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush very badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch near bottom of panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side almost inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes in front sub frame badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt retracts slowly

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured both front ABS sensor wires in wheel arches (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust joints very corroded and deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective both quite deteriorated and hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight aim quite dim

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded and deteriorated

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,311 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 145,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 140,954 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust corrored

Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,119 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyre's cracking and centre tread worn close to wear marker's

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's bald inner edge and wearing on outer edge

slight oil leak

tracking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to ware unevenly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,454 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 47,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,517 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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RK53 CXV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK53 CXV, 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 RK53 CXV registered?

RK53 CXV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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