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AU53 CGG

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,069 mi
Last recorded148,069 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 148,069 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

headlamps cloudy and pattern weak

Pass 15 Sep 2018 147,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,128 miles

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

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

Front number plate lose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing all outer ends (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2016 146,128 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate lose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing all outer ends (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,560 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe has slight blow

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2015 140,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2014 131,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,952 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,407 miles

n/s/f wiper split

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wiper split

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 26,100 miles

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

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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AU53 CGG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU53 CGG, 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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AU53 CGG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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