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AY53 MWF

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,911 mi
Last recorded87,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,911 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,943 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

TYRE O/S/F WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,434 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,176 miles

edges of tyres getting low( still good tread across tyre)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,556 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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AY53 MWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY53 MWF, 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 AY53 MWF registered?

AY53 MWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AY53 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 MWF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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