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FN53 AEP

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AEP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,698 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 88,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,205 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)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 81,205 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,289 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,289 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,684 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,180 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,463 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,598 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,649 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 AEP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AEP, 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 AEP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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