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RX53 PZW

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,159 mi
Last recorded162,159 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 162,159 miles

Rear Exhaust Slight Corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 162,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 159,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 159,150 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 143,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 143,821 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,925 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 116,925 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 106,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 106,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to o/s sill cover

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,517 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tyre warn outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,561 miles

o/s/r road wheel rim damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2008 59,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r road wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,728 miles

nearside rear trye close to limit

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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The MOT history for RX53 PZW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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