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FX53 BGV

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,153 mi
Last recorded152,153 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 152,153 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 147,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 147,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,301 miles

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

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

rear exhausrt box outer skin corroded not blowing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 144,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear exhausrt box outer skin corroded not blowing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 141,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 141,955 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 138,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,575 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 135,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 132,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2008 127,828 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 127,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 5 Sep 2007 122,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 113,719 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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FX53 BGV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX53 BGV, 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 FX53 BGV registered?

FX53 BGV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FX53 BGV safe to buy?

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