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RN53 OUB

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

189,002 mi
Last recorded189,002 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 189,002 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower bumper trim insecure, not likely to become detached

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 188,870 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower bumper trim insecure, not likely to become detached

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 183,985 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 183,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 181,033 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside under arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2021 181,033 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside under arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2020 179,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 176,774 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 176,774 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 173,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 168,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 168,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 159,991 miles

exhaust backbox hanger broken

Fail 25 Apr 2016 159,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust backbox hanger broken

Pass 14 Apr 2015 153,429 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 149,412 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 149,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 140,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 7 May 2013 140,100 miles

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

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 4 Sep 2012 135,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,933 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 125,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 109,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 91,333 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 91,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 74,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,924 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 OUB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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