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OV53 AFF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 AFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 141,876 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 132,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 123,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,521 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 98,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light displayed.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 72,627 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,861 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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OV53 AFF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV53 AFF, 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 OV53 AFF registered?

OV53 AFF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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