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RX53 RZO

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,860 mi
Last recorded181,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 RZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 181,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front fog light lens cracked

rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 181,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front fog light lens cracked

rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,899 miles

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

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

exhaust deterioration

Fail 29 Jun 2015 148,887 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deterioration

Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,003 miles

n/s o/s rear rose bushes slight movement

Fail 3 Jun 2013 113,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

n/s o/s rear rose bushes slight movement

Fail 28 May 2012 106,998 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 106,998 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 100,126 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 100,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 95,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,852 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,158 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 RZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO registered?

RX53 RZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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