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RN53 OPP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 145,541 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 145,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 140,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 135,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

wipers smudging

Fail 13 Jun 2013 135,722 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

wipers smudging

Pass 24 Apr 2012 126,244 miles

engine mountings worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,737 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

o-s + n-s rear tyres have damage to side walls but are not showing cords

Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,197 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

n/s/f tyre wall damaged, but not showing cords

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

n/s/f tyre wall damaged, but not showing cords

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,875 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid cap seal faulty

Fail 17 Dec 2008 68,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid cap seal faulty

Fail 15 Jan 2008 52,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,169 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,801 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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RN53 OPP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RN53 OPP, 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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RN53 OPP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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