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SF53 EEM

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,033 mi
Last recorded130,033 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EEM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 130,033 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 130,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 118,264 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 118,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,293 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,345 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,069 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,069 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,370 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,498 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 EEM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EEM, 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

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What year was SF53 EEM registered?

SF53 EEM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SF53 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 EEM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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