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RY53 DGO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,521 mi
Last recorded195,521 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 DGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 195,521 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 185,816 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 166,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 166,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 117,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 104,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 73,997 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 DGO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DGO, 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 DGO registered?

RY53 DGO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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