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SF53 EHJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,459 mi
Last recorded171,459 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 171,459 miles

exhaust back box corroding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Sep 2018 171,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail both rear trailing arm bushs have excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2016 165,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 165,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 155,547 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 141,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 124,075 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,467 miles

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

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

n/s/r suspension arm has slight play in upper bush

Fail 7 Jan 2012 112,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r suspension arm has slight play in upper bush

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 86,446 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,346 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 EHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

SF53 EHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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