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SF53 FWA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,201 mi
Last recorded90,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 90,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 85,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear has underseal at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 80,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 77,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Aug 2018 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,931 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 70,931 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,549 miles

Front brakes have an imbalance near the limit

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,102 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine warning light on

Fail 18 Aug 2015 64,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine warning light on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,308 miles

Slight imbalance in the front brakes and slight warp in the rear brakes.

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Slight play O/S/R wheel.

The O/S/R hand brake lever is starting to become resticted in movement.

The O/S/R tyre is on the limit for wear.

The rear exhaust box is starting to corrode.

The rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode. Advise sorting!

Fail 14 Aug 2013 57,308 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight imbalance in the front brakes and slight warp in the rear brakes.

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Slight play O/S/R wheel.

The O/S/R hand brake lever is starting to become resticted in movement.

The O/S/R tyre is on the limit for wear.

The rear exhaust box is starting to corrode.

The rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode. Advise sorting!

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,224 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,046 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in outer side wall tyre near limit but not able to get good lokk due to being cob=vered in glue Advise closer inspection !

front inner and rear outer brake discs are starting to corrode and wear and rear inner brake discs not visible

offside rear outer brake pad is starting to come away from lining at top of pad Advised closer inspection and sorting !

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 23,999 miles

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

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

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 FWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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