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FX03 CFU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,794 mi
Last recorded160,794 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 CFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 160,794 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 160,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 143,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 132,995 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 172,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 118,993 miles

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

wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2006 104,536 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 104,534 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FX03 CFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX03 CFU, 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

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What year was FX03 CFU registered?

FX03 CFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FX03 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 CFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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