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SJ53 GDO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s headlight loose

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,477 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Water ingress in nearside front indicator lamp, due to damage of lens.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,583 miles

exhaust corroded! on the joins!

passeger/side front indicater lense cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,703 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,449 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,449 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,840 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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SJ53 GDO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ53 GDO, 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 SJ53 GDO registered?

SJ53 GDO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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