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FJ53 JBO

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,047 mi
Last recorded91,047 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,316 miles

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

offside front fog lamp glass is smashed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,427 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,538 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,439 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,930 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,331 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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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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