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SF53 EFG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,872 mi
Last recorded127,872 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 127,872 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 127,871 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,409 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle has slight damage

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear outer shell corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear seat belt buckle has slight damage

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear outer shell corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,335 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,335 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,831 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,831 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,596 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 EFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

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

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