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CJ53 TGN

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,588 mi
Last recorded113,588 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,588 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust outer layer corroded

front to rear brake pipes clip broken but brake pipes adequately supported

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,588 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure handbrake return spring (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet safety ctach sticking

exhaust outer layer corroded

front to rear brake pipes clip broken but brake pipes adequately supported

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,638 miles

exhaust outer layer corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 107,638 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust outer layer corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,327 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,327 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2013 95,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 95,765 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,793 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,931 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 47,931 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,398 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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CJ53 TGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CJ53 TGN, 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 CJ53 TGN registered?

CJ53 TGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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