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RX53 NVR

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,571 mi
Last recorded209,571 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 NVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 209,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 184,267 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 155,957 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 155,042 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 155,030 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 143,307 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 129,889 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 117,732 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 109,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 109,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RX53 NVR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX53 NVR, 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 RX53 NVR registered?

RX53 NVR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is RX53 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 NVR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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