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FN53 GKY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,224 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,644 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,644 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,862 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,508 miles

Oil leak

main beam light not working

rear brake pads low 4mm

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,016 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW 4MM

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ALL BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW 4MM

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 56,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,828 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,325 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 GKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

FN53 GKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FN53 GKY safe to buy?

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