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RX53 NWU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,317 mi
Last recorded129,317 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 NWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,317 miles

air filter box broken .

Fail 11 Nov 2022 129,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

air filter box broken .

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,570 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 118,613 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged osf inner seat belt stalk cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 118,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamp lens require cleaning aim is incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged osf inner seat belt stalk cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,543 miles

Engine warning light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 107,543 miles

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

Engine warning light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 104,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,161 miles

outer casing rear exhaust corroded,front headlamps both, discoloured.

Fail 22 May 2015 95,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

engine warning light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2014 90,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

nearside rear tyre deteriorating.

rear brake pipes securing clip damaged but pipes not free to vibrate.

Fail 22 May 2014 90,278 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

nearside rear tyre deteriorating.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

rear brake pipes securing clip damaged but pipes not free to vibrate.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,445 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,535 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,778 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,075 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,067 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 NWU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

RX53 NWU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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