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SF53 FWC

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

no rear seatbelts checked as seats are folded down

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,868 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 28 Apr 2014 102,207 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,532 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 87,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 83,976 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 83,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 78,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,763 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 49,972 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

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

Is SF53 FWC safe to buy?

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