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SF53 EAC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,754 mi
Last recorded88,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EAC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,715 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,466 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,170 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,170 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,133 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,178 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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SF53 EAC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF53 EAC, 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 SF53 EAC registered?

SF53 EAC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SF53 EAC safe to buy?

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