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RN53 OUF

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 179,788 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 171,569 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 171,568 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 159,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and Nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2016 150,887 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm tread

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)

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer rubber deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2016 150,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm tread

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)

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 148,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 127,008 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 127,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 118,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 118,012 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 93,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,830 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 OUF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

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

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