CarVerify

Free Car Check

PO53 VPV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

169,762 mi
Last recorded169,762 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 169,762 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a.b.s ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Nov 2019 160,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame both rear bushes have some play

Pass 12 Oct 2018 146,220 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,796 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,460 miles

nearside front tyre on tread wear bars also worn on outer edge

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

strong advise! offside front tyre on tread wear bars, no tread outer edge

strong advise! offside rear tyre worn un evenly , no tread inner edge in areas

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,191 miles

Item removed before test

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 pads getting low

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,255 miles

o/s/f tyre depth low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,586 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PO53 VPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PO53 VPV?

You can check the full history of PO53 VPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PO53 VPV registered?

PO53 VPV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PO53 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 VPV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO53 VPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PO53 VPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.