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RX53 NVU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 NVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 116,217 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 112,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 112,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,078 miles

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

exhaust rear box rusted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,078 miles

exhaust rear box rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,567 miles

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

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

nsr tyre has a nail in it

Fail 24 Jul 2014 103,567 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre has a nail in it

Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,742 miles

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

rear silencer slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,742 miles

rear silencer slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiper is split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,562 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 69,562 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,356 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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RX53 NVU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX53 NVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 NVU registered?

RX53 NVU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is RX53 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 NVU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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