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FN53 GMU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,905 mi
Last recorded141,905 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre shoulders wearing

Offside Rear tyre shoulder wearing

Oil leak ()

engine mangment light on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,215 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 115,423 miles

os headlamp washer cover is missing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,423 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes need cleaning up

nsf arch liner is loose

os headlamp washer cover is missing

osr handbrake return spring is missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated but do not meet fail criteria

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,652 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FN53 GMU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

FN53 GMU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FN53 GMU safe to buy?

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