MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre feathering
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
o/s/r tyre feathering
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front number plate slighty faded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front number plate slighty faded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 GLY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?
FN53 GLY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is FN53 GLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FN53 GLY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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