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FG52 TKD

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,635 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 115,634 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on the inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,779 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 21 Aug 2015 110,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN DETERATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,874 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 97,874 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,688 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,687 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,987 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,987 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,226 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,226 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,174 miles

oil/grease around inner driveshaft joints.

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil/grease around inner driveshaft joints.

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,299 miles

large engine undershield fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2006 45,299 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

large engine undertray fitted

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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FG52 TKD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG52 TKD, 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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FG52 TKD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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