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RN53 OVY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,584 mi
Last recorded150,584 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 150,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,801 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 146,800 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked broken (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,294 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,694 miles

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

damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,201 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Jan 2014 86,201 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2013 83,145 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 83,145 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,622 miles

Exhaust system rear bracket detatched

Exhaust system rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 59,052 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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2011 59,052 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,229 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,746 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,746 miles

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

Both rear discs very badly worn and lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,165 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,657 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 OVY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

RN53 OVY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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