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RN53 OSG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,756 mi
Last recorded199,756 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 199,756 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 199,756 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 174,307 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 174,255 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

Pass 8 Sep 2014 157,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 157,428 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 157,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 142,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 135,679 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 123,375 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 123,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,103 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 97,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 35,456 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)

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 OSG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

RN53 OSG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is RN53 OSG safe to buy?

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