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FN53 AAO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 144,284 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 17 Sep 2013 144,091 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,045 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 131,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 119,396 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,241 miles

NS FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,093 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,422 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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FN53 AAO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN53 AAO, 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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FN53 AAO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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