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RN53 OSY

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,287 mi
Last recorded130,287 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 130,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 19 Aug 2022 127,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 125,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,070 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corrosion

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

General under body corrosion

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,658 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 93,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,412 miles

both headlights deteriated and beam patterns poor

both rear upper suspension arm bushes worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,253 miles

hand brake travel long

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no. plate

rear axle bushes perished and worn

rear discs corodded

rear washer inop.

rear wiper blade

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,272 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog light inop

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake travel long

nearside front fog light inop

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 52,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,373 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,645 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 OSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

RN53 OSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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