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RX53 ONF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,531 mi
Last recorded233,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ONF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 233,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 223,017 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 212,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 212,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 197,966 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 197,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise tracking too be checked rear hub bushes worn wiper blades smeary need checking again when weather warmer drivers seat belt fraying drivers side front head light washer jet missing advise some body damageges passenger rear light lens been repai

Pass 22 Dec 2008 186,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 167,896 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 167,896 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 123,365 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 ONF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ONF, 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 ONF registered?

RX53 ONF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is RX53 ONF safe to buy?

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