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FX53 SNY

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 136,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,798 miles

park brake long in travle

park brake travel long

Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,614 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,448 miles

EML light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,956 miles

eml light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,859 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,504 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,635 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 SNY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FX53 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

FX53 SNY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FX53 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 SNY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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