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FN53 ADO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,793 mi
Last recorded184,793 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ADO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 184,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 184,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 174,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 174,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 159,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 155,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 150,407 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 146,670 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 146,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 131,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,095 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 ADO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ADO, 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 ADO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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