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AU53 CJJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,596 mi
Last recorded101,596 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 101,596 miles

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

brake discs corroded scored

brake hose ferules and brake pipes corroded

exhaust system deteriorated corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 100,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front 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)

front inner brake pads worn

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2014 98,144 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 98,144 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 93,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 88,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 74,478 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 74,478 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 64,066 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 41,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,061 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 CJJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AU53 CJJ, 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 CJJ registered?

AU53 CJJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AU53 CJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 CJJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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