MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,287 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust rubbers perished
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))
Exhaust system corroded
General under body corrosion
Plastic sill covers fitted
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
general underbody corrosion
plastic sill covers fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
both headlights deteriated and beam patterns poor
both rear upper suspension arm bushes worn
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front fog light inop
rear wiper split
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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RN53 OSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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