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PF53 FFW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 96,306 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2025 95,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,468 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 84,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,326 miles

Winscreen cracked in o/side top corner but does not affect drivers view

Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,326 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Winscreen cracked in o/side top corner but does not affect drivers view

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,146 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 29,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,458 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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PF53 FFW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 PF53 FFW, 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 PF53 FFW registered?

PF53 FFW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is PF53 FFW safe to buy?

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