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RN53 OWW

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,556 mi
Last recorded140,556 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 OWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bottom spring cup/support, corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to caliper flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bottom spring cup/support, corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle flexy to flexy along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 140,536 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bottom spring cup/support, corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to caliper flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bottom spring cup/support, corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle flexy to flexy along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 135,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 132,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 129,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 129,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel tank insecure tank strap. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 124,517 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 124,475 miles

Fuel tank insecure offside tank strap broken/corroded (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 109,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box exhaust outter shield deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2015 109,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box exhaust outter shield deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,357 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,385 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,228 miles

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

o/s handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,923 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,890 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RN53 OWW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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