MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine management light on
Please note that both dip beam lights pulsate when switched on, and n/s head light washer is missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Please note that both dip beam lights pulsate when switched on, and n/s head light washer is missing
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 EHP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EHP, 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 EHP registered?
SF53 EHP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is SF53 EHP safe to buy?
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