MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres 2mm and n/s/r perishing
colour o/s/r indicator
corrosion and wear on rear brake discs and pads
corrosion o/s/r brake pipe
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on main brake pipes
engine management light on
play in n/s/r and o/s/r top suspension arm bushs
security rear number plate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres 2mm and n/s/r perishing
colour o/s/r indicator
corrosion and wear on rear brake discs and pads
corrosion o/s/r brake pipe
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on main brake pipes
engine management light on
play in n/s/r and o/s/r top suspension arm bushs
security rear number plate
colour o/s/f indicator
condition both front headlamp glasses and beam intensity
corrosion on both main brake pipes
corrosion on exhaust
front brake balance n/s slow
wear on rear brake disc's
Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
colour o/s/f indicator
condition both front headlamp glasses and beam intensity
corrosion on both main brake pipes
corrosion on exhaust
front brake balance n/s slow
wear on rear brake disc's
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion on exhaust rear box
corrosion on rear of main brake pipes BORDERLINE
headlamp lenses and aims BORDERLINE
n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting BORDERLINE
n/s/f tyre on wear indicators
corrosion on exhaust rear box
corrosion on rear of main brake pipes BORDERLINE
headlamp lenses and aims BORDERLINE
n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting BORDERLINE
n/s/f tyre on wear indicators
corrosion on main brake pipes at rear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f fog light insecure
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF53 EHE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?
SF53 EHE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is SF53 EHE safe to buy?
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