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RN53 OWA

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,322 mi
Last recorded91,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,815 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 89,712 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 76,719 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

RN53 OWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RN53 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 OWA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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