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RX53 OMK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,556 mi
Last recorded170,556 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 170,556 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 161,900 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 151,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 142,253 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 142,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 134,900 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 126,633 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 119,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,982 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 57,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,589 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 30,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OMK, 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 OMK registered?

RX53 OMK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RX53 OMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OMK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 OMK have outstanding finance?

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