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FN53 ACV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,449 mi
Last recorded134,449 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ACV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 134,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 134,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 130,602 miles

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

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

front discs pitted and scored

rear discs pitted

Fail 15 May 2012 130,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front discs pitted and scored

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 May 2010 111,084 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight o rear upper control arm bush

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,361 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,600 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,569 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 80,569 miles

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

Front offside tyre worn badly at outer edge (Stepped tread type tyre)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,750 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,788 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 68,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to delamenate

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 ACV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FN53 ACV, 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 FN53 ACV registered?

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

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