MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
front discs worn
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front discs worn
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)
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front tyres worn
minor kerb damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre 3mm
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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.
Is RK53 EWX safe to buy?
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