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SG52 SXM

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,498 mi
Last recorded120,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 SXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2017 120,498 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear boot lid can not be opened from out side

Pass 13 Aug 2016 109,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,058 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,881 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 102,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 98,359 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 98,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,300 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,381 miles

both rear indicators starting to lose colour

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre wearing inner egde

nearside repeater lense cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2011 84,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear indicators starting to lose colour

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre wearing inner egde

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,564 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,122 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,007 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 58,168 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

both rear tryes just on legal limit

front brakes slightly fluctuating

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside rear top suspensionj arm bush slightly perished + slight play

offside front tyres just on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,453 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 49,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play in rear rose bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2006 149,085 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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SG52 SXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SG52 SXM, 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 SG52 SXM registered?

SG52 SXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is SG52 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 SXM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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