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FN53 GMV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,220 mi
Last recorded81,220 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,656 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,608 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,099 miles

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

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

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 GMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

FN53 GMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FN53 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 GMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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