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RK53 EXD

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 EXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,085 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,018 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 106,321 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,596 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,519 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,723 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 46,723 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,126 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,083 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,720 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 EXD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

RK53 EXD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RK53 EXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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