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AE53 FHA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,192 mi
Last recorded100,192 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FHA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,192 miles

1.rear exhaust weak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,192 miles

1.rear exhaust weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 95,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,964 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 11 Mar 2011 78,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 22 Feb 2010 71,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 49,234 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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AE53 FHA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AE53 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

AE53 FHA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is AE53 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FHA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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