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AU53 CGO

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,337 mi
Last recorded127,337 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,337 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,380 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,512 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 100,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,834 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2014 84,834 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,551 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

near side front tyre is starting to crack and split

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,546 miles

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

exhaust is corroded

near side front tyre is starting to crack and split

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,730 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2012 73,728 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,988 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,223 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 52,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,595 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,261 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AU53 CGO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CGO, 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 AU53 CGO registered?

AU53 CGO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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