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SH53 OZO

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,053 mi
Last recorded165,053 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 165,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 164,404 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 163,455 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 163,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 162,456 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 161,132 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 161,131 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind from both front wheels

Pass 9 Sep 2013 149,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 149,949 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 133,480 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 88,590 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,966 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 71,966 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 69,052 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,221 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 OZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OZO, 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 OZO registered?

SH53 OZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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