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SE52 FCU

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 FCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 115,021 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2017 115,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,067 miles

Nearside Front wiper spilt, still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring on driveshaft (3.4.2)

Nearside Front wiper spilt, still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,594 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,816 miles

Oil leak

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

engine light on

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise engine warning light on

advise main beam warning light not coming on

advise rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise engine warning light on

advise main beam warning light not coming on

advise rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,419 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 83,419 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,708 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,837 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,823 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 38,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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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SE52 FCU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SE52 FCU, 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 SE52 FCU registered?

SE52 FCU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is SE52 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 FCU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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