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RV53 HLX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,839 mi
Last recorded93,839 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 93,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,931 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2017 84,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle belt (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skim deterated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,351 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,591 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,056 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,963 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,771 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 HLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RV53 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

RV53 HLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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