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VX53 JRV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,289 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken.

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear handbrake spring damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2016 110,964 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 110,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 104,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 100,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 94,652 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,186 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,175 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 78,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,764 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front fog light glass cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,864 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake travel near maximum

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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VX53 JRV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX53 JRV, 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 VX53 JRV registered?

VX53 JRV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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