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SN53 CKY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,252 mi
Last recorded141,252 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 141,252 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 135,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 125,222 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,312 miles

Centre Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,585 miles

slight play osr suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,580 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slitting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,983 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes starting to rub

oil level on MIN mark!

Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,170 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 10 Jan 2008 37,987 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,536 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 CKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SN53 CKY, 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 CKY registered?

SN53 CKY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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