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SF53 FXW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

118,630 mi
Last recorded118,630 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 FXW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,642 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,964 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 110,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,468 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,468 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,478 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,341 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,351 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 86,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,628 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,737 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,478 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 FXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF53 FXW registered?

SF53 FXW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is SF53 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 FXW shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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