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SF53 FWO

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

189,424 mi
Last recorded189,424 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 189,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 182,944 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 178,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 178,386 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 170,173 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF headlamp lens's deteriorating. Beam images just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from nearside of front screen. ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR chassis rail corroded but not within a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 162,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 156,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 151,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under the floor few places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak under the engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 120,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 111,469 miles

Parking Brake has no reserve travel

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,640 miles

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,632 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,844 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 FWO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FWO, 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 FWO registered?

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

Is SF53 FWO safe to buy?

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