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CN53 ETT

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,793 mi
Last recorded125,793 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ETT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 125,793 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,932 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 107,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 67,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,831 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,566 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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CN53 ETT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN53 ETT, 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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CN53 ETT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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