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AU53 CJF

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,941 mi
Last recorded81,941 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,941 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 75,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,039 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 68,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade BENT AND END MISSING TO REPLACE (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked and cleaned (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,674 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,671 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,508 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,698 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,049 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,398 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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AU53 CJF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CJF, 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 CJF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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