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SF53 EEB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,447 mi
Last recorded148,447 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 148,447 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both plastic lens degrading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,290 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 132,156 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,703 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 121,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,774 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 101,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,385 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 89,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,710 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,862 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,638 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 54,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,078 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 39,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SF53 EEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF53 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

SF53 EEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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