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FJ53 JFX

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 147,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,590 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2013 127,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,581 miles

self - levelling device on front h.i.d. headlamps not working

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,488 miles

Warning light for self levelling headlamps indicates a fault

Fail 28 Aug 2009 75,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Warning light for self levelling headlamps indicates a fault

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,242 miles

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

reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,954 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 JFX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc 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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

FJ53 JFX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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