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CN53 ETX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ETX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 81,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 79,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorating / outer skin coroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,278 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating / corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,105 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,103 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back corrosion in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,677 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,388 miles

both wiper blades torn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,074 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,964 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ETX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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