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PO53 CVH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,019 mi
Last recorded173,019 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 CVH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 173,019 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 173,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 172,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 170,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 157,833 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 157,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 142,870 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 142,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 134,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 134,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,594 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 118,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,593 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 117,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 95,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 78,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,141 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,442 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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PO53 CVH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO53 CVH, 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 PO53 CVH registered?

PO53 CVH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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