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SH53 OYG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,899 mi
Last recorded145,899 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,899 miles

slight leaks exhaust

slight play o/s/r & n/s/r lower hub rose joints

Pass 3 Nov 2018 133,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,359 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 111,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe from rear filter corroded (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,204 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 78,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where clipped at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where clipped at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,491 miles

o/s/f ABS rotor cracked.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,786 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,008 miles

Offside front driveshaft inner gaitor split.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 35,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,061 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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SH53 OYG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SH53 OYG, 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 SH53 OYG registered?

SH53 OYG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SH53 OYG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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