MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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RN53 OUF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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