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SF53 FXA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 80,076 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,193 miles

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

lower covers and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,193 miles

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

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

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

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

lower covers and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,514 miles

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

sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man light on

sill covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man light on

sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,420 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted obscuring sills etc

Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted obscuring sills etc

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 29,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,624 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 FXA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

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

Is SF53 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 FXA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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