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GN53 CVF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,578 mi
Last recorded127,578 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 CVF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,578 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/sf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

knock on startup. nothing obvious

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock on startup. nothing obvisious

Fail 16 Oct 2020 112,104 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock on startup. nothing obvisious

Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,890 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly split but not allowing ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,958 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 89,958 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,119 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,119 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,577 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,442 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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GN53 CVF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN53 CVF, 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 GN53 CVF registered?

GN53 CVF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is GN53 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 CVF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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