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RV53 HLP

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,416 mi
Last recorded147,416 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HLP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 147,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 138,365 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 138,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor corroded condition,

n/s headlight lence worn & scratched.

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2012 122,666 miles

exhaust corroded tail pipe outer skin coming away

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,603 miles

exhaust tail pipe outer skin coming away/

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,893 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 103,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 97,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 97,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,697 miles

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

front tyres wearing at outer corners of tread

rear brake discs corroded slightly

vacumn hose pipe split

Fail 13 Aug 2008 90,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing at outer corners of tread

rear brake discs corroded slightly

vacumn hose pipe split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 79,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,993 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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RV53 HLP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV53 HLP, 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 RV53 HLP registered?

RV53 HLP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is RV53 HLP safe to buy?

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