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SF53 EGJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,311 mi
Last recorded164,311 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 164,311 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 164,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 163,718 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AT PARTS BUT NOT LEAKING.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 163,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on dash

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 163,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from rear flexi hose to in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on dash

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 161,877 miles

brake pipe to offside rear flexi has surface corrosion

engine management light on

exhaust flexi is starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs are in poor condition

uneven wear in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2016 161,875 miles

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

brake pipe to offside rear flexi has surface corrosion

engine management light on

exhaust flexi is starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs are in poor condition

uneven wear in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2015 159,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight leak on flexy exhaust

slight play in rear void bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2015 159,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heatshield loose

slight leak on flexy exhaust

slight play in rear void bushes

Pass 29 May 2014 152,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight lip on front discs

Fail 27 May 2014 152,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

clip on offside front wiper blade broken

slight lip on front discs

Pass 23 May 2013 139,325 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 134,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 134,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both side rear brake disc's in poor condition

near side rear tyre has some undulation and measures 2.5mm

Fail 5 Sep 2011 134,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side rear brake disc's in poor condition

near side rear tyre has some undulation and measures 2.5mm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,052 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 EGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol 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 EGJ, 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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SF53 EGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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