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RY53 DFE

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,384 mi
Last recorded119,384 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 DFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,384 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 119,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,163 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,425 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,144 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,419 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,624 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,941 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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RY53 DFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY53 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

RY53 DFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is RY53 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 DFE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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