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SN53 COU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,327 mi
Last recorded125,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 COU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 125,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

E.M.L on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,443 miles

EML on

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 89,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,416 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/scored

plastic covers on botrh sills

Pass 20 Oct 2010 74,548 miles

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

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,840 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2.5MM GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,151 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 COU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN53 COU registered?

SN53 COU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SN53 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 COU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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