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RX53 ONW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,573 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,646 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,533 miles

corrosion on nearside sill panel at rear

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,199 miles

headlight condition poor.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,076 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,076 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,254 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 68,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,426 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 60,426 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,423 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 49,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,521 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 ONW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

RX53 ONW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RX53 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 ONW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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