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RY53 DHL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 DHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,077 miles

Engine management light illuminating

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosting (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 92,077 miles

Engine management light illuminating

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosting (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,058 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 73,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,541 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,616 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,481 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 DHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DHL, 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 DHL registered?

RY53 DHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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