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FB53 EZV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,551 mi
Last recorded122,551 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 112,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,481 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 25,390 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,390 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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FB53 EZV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FB53 EZV, 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 FB53 EZV registered?

FB53 EZV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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