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GN53 CWT

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 CWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,287 miles

Exhaust centre & Rear sections deteriorating.

Exhaust centre heat shield adrift.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,269 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust centre & Rear sections deteriorating.

Exhaust centre heat shield adrift.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,812 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)

exhaust corrored

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,512 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,194 miles

engine management light on

rear discs pitted and offside front disc worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,782 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,764 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,710 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,383 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 CWT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

GN53 CWT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is GN53 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 CWT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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