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SF53 EEZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,416 mi
Last recorded108,416 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,416 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2015 100,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 93,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 85,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 65,504 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE .

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,799 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 55,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,910 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 53,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,692 miles

Nearside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,095 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 44,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,502 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 EEZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EEZ, 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 EEZ registered?

SF53 EEZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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