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GN53 CVK

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,844 mi
Last recorded136,844 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 CVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 136,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 136,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,742 miles

headlamp glasses misting

middle and rear exhaust silencers starting to break-up ( outer skin ).

n/s door mirror glass fading

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at fixing mounts (3.6.B.2c)

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)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing hand brake return spring (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at fixing mounts (3.6.B.2c)

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)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,605 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low and feathered on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

slight moveemnt in o/s/r lower outer suspension bush

slight movement in n/s/r upper outer suspension bush

Fail 13 Oct 2014 104,605 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres getting low and feathered on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

slight moveemnt in o/s/r lower outer suspension bush

slight movement in n/s/r upper outer suspension bush

Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,844 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 89,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,517 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,638 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,606 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 CVK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK registered?

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

Is GN53 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 CVK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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