MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED ( NO CHORDS VISABLE)
PARK BRAKE ON UPPER LIMITS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED ( NO CHORDS VISABLE)
PARK BRAKE ON UPPER LIMITS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gearbox support bush worn.
rear pads getting low.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
gearbox support bush worn.
rear pads getting low.
Advise both front tyre treads at 2mm.
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RY53 DFC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RY53 DFC, 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 RY53 DFC registered?
RY53 DFC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.
Is RY53 DFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY53 DFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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