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RN53 OWE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,771 mi
Last recorded139,771 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 139,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 134,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 126,997 miles

Front subframe mounts worn

Fail 2 Jul 2014 126,997 miles

Front subframe mounts worn

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 117,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,242 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 May 2008 68,858 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 68,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,627 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 48,567 miles

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

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

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 OWE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

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

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