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FN03 CFK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,825 mi
Last recorded157,825 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 157,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 136,984 miles

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

eml on

passenger sun visor loose

Fail 29 Jun 2010 136,984 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

passenger sun visor loose

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,877 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 95,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,507 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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FN03 CFK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN03 CFK, 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 FN03 CFK registered?

FN03 CFK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FN03 CFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 CFK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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