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SN53 CHX

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,676 mi
Last recorded104,676 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CHX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,087 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear plastic wheel arch loose at bottom

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [front sections] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [front sections] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N \S\F tyre has a slight bulge in side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,745 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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SN53 CHX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SN53 CHX, 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 SN53 CHX registered?

SN53 CHX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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