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SJ53 JUV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,746 mi
Last recorded128,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 JUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 128,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,041 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 80,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,150 miles

All tyres worn close to wear limit markers

Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,108 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 31 Oct 2006 36,484 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 JUV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

SJ53 JUV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is SJ53 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ53 JUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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