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PO53 CVZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,671 mi
Last recorded99,671 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 CVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,671 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2021 99,670 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded but not leaking or insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,157 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 99,157 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Skull on Dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,819 miles

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 3 Dec 2018 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn down to wear markers

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres nearly worn down to wear markers

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,311 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm. 215/55/16

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 74,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,745 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,173 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,746 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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PO53 CVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO53 CVZ, 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 CVZ registered?

PO53 CVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is PO53 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 CVZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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