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SJ53 HFE

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,937 mi
Last recorded181,937 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 181,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2018 181,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 174,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 161,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 147,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,761 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre mount missing

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust rear section deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,357 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe slighty corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,513 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,081 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 54,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,166 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 HFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

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

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