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AE53 FHB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,082 mi
Last recorded130,082 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,082 miles

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

eml on

Fail 6 Jan 2015 130,082 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 124,603 miles

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

eml illuminated

front wiper blades split

outer skin on rear silencer corroded & broken

Pass 14 Feb 2013 119,016 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,223 miles

tow socket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2009 98,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,858 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on exhaust

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,858 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 65,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in screen

wear on discs

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,845 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 FHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 FHB registered?

AE53 FHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AE53 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FHB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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