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RN53 ORF

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,798 mi
Last recorded186,798 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 ORF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 186,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Surface rust to underside brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2018 178,581 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in rear hub bushes

surface rust to underside brake pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2017 170,907 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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)

Slight play in rear hub bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2016 159,852 miles

slight play in both top rear hub bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,446 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear hub bushes both sides

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,870 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear hub bushes both sides

Pass 16 Oct 2013 124,555 miles

nearside rear lower hub bush slight play

offside rear lower hub bush slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,297 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 111,303 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 111,303 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 98,771 miles

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2010 98,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,698 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,193 miles

rear no plate faded slightly

slight play to o/s/r+n/s/r suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,472 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,360 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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RN53 ORF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RN53 ORF, 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 RN53 ORF registered?

RN53 ORF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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