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RK53 EWX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,927 mi
Last recorded157,927 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 EWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 157,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 157,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 151,992 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2019 143,208 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 143,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,942 miles

front discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2018 135,942 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 130,439 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

O/S HAND BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND THE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER

O/S REAR TYRE IS ALMOST FLAT

OIL LEAKS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SILL COVERS FITTED

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 121,173 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,459 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 115,459 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,229 miles

minor kerb damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 96,739 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,343 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Dec 2008 85,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,133 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)

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 EWX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

RK53 EWX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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