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FNZ 1720

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 1720
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 74,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,060 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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FNZ 1720 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FNZ 1720, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNZ 1720?

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What year was FNZ 1720 registered?

FNZ 1720 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is FNZ 1720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 1720 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNZ 1720 have outstanding finance?

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