MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust Slight Corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust Slight Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil leak
o/s plastic sill cover damaged
plastic sill cover fitted
rear exhaust box corroded
rear wiper blade split
rear exhaust box corroded
rear wiper blade split
engine oil leak
o/s plastic sill cover damaged
plastic sill cover fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
damage to o/s r road wheel rim
o/s sill damage
plastic sill covers fitted
rear exhaust box corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
damage to o/s r road wheel rim
heat shield insecure
o/s sill damage
plastic sill covers fitted
rear exhaust box corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Sub-frame 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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s mirror casing insecure
plastic sill covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame 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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s mirror casing insecure
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
damage to o/s sill cover
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
tyre warn outside edge
o/s/r road wheel rim damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/r road wheel rim damaged
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake pads
o/s/r road wheel rim
nearside rear trye close to limit
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RX53 PZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?
RX53 PZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2003.
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