MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust box very crusty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front fog lamp glass is smashed
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise that the front brake pads are as worn as they can be without being failure items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside wiper split at tip of blade
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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FJ53 JBO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJ53 JBO, 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 FJ53 JBO registered?
FJ53 JBO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is FJ53 JBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ53 JBO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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