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CN53 PHJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,594 mi
Last recorded141,594 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,019 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS ETC

225/45/17 X 4

F---R-M/B/PIPES H/S/CORR ON BEND NEXT TO TANK-PODOT-MONITOR

OIL LEAK

PBT-PODOT-MONITOR

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING

REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY SCHULTZD

REVERSING LIGHTS INOP

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY NSR LOWER ROSE BUSH-PODOT-MONITOR

Fail 10 Sep 2016 129,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS ETC

225/45/17 X 4

F---R-M/B/PIPES H/S/CORR ON BEND NEXT TO TANK-PODOT-MONITOR

OIL LEAK

PBT-PODOT-MONITOR

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING

REVERSING LIGHTS INOP

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY NSR LOWER ROSE BUSH-PODOT-MONITOR

Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,974 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush +offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 122,974 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced +offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush +offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 118,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

advise exhaust deteriorated +mount missing

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,266 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,544 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot full

Fail 25 Mar 2009 80,741 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,583 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,583 miles

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

Offside Front 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 PHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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