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RN53 OSJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,124 miles

slight wear in rear pads and discs

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,363 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,651 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to drone

Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,774 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,746 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,888 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 OSJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

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

Is RN53 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 OSJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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