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RN53 ORP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,579 mi
Last recorded106,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 ORP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,579 miles

Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2019 106,579 miles

Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,964 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear box in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,470 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,902 miles

deterioration(corrosion) exhaust tailbox

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,793 miles

deterioration exhaust tailbox

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,599 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,723 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,380 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,380 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Offside rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,040 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,597 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 30,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small cut in raer of n/s chassis rail

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 ORP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

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

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