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FX53 TYC

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,747 mi
Last recorded198,747 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2011 198,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 173,792 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment lamp displayed

n/s o/s front tyres outer tread areas worn

n/s rack gaitor twisted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 153,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

slight movement rackend o/s

Pass 21 Feb 2008 128,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 85,413 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 TYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TYC, 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 FX53 TYC registered?

FX53 TYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FX53 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 TYC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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