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SF53 ELH

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,065 mi
Last recorded174,065 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ELH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 174,065 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake actuator lever arms into hub return springs broken

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 10 Dec 2016 173,284 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake actuator lever arms into hub return springs broken

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 159,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhausts corodded

handbrake lever has slight freeplay

n/s/f foglight broken

Fail 24 Nov 2015 159,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhausts corodded

handbrake lever has slight freeplay

n/s/f foglight broken

oil leak engine area

Pass 6 Dec 2014 149,759 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 149,759 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre irregular wear on inner close to exposing cords

Pass 3 Dec 2013 137,320 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear ex corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 125,809 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 109,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,243 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,458 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,893 miles

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

Headlamp lenses badly scratched

Fail 10 Dec 2007 43,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,625 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,409 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 ELH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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