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FN03 CFU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,269 mi
Last recorded139,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 133,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear and inner wall cracking underload

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear and inner wall cracking underload

Pass 9 Nov 2016 124,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 124,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 117,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,942 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,849 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,083 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 CFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN03 CFU, 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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FN03 CFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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