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FN53 AEA

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,710 mi
Last recorded108,710 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AEA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 108,710 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 106,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi (mesh) damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 100,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,608 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 96,608 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,745 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 92,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,945 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 89,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,140 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 31,259 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 69,245 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 69,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,065 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 68,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,635 miles

silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,723 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,355 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 AEA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

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

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