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AE53 FGP

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,414 mi
Last recorded167,414 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 167,414 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated but do not have play

Exhaust back box corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip marks in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 167,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on dash

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 162,464 miles

Engine management light on dash

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 May 2017 162,464 miles

Engine management light on dash

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 157,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 157,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement back plate return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 152,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes corroded

number plate lights dim

oil leak from engine area

play in both rear lower tie bar outer bushs

Pass 27 Mar 2015 152,819 miles

all brake pipes corroded

number plate lights dim

oil leak from engine area

play in both rear lower tie bar outer bushs

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cut in o/s front tyre side wall

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 147,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cut in o/s front tyre side wall

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,218 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 124,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,990 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 61,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AE53 FGP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AE53 FGP, 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 AE53 FGP registered?

AE53 FGP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 FGP safe to buy?

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