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SN53 CPK

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,528 mi
Last recorded114,528 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,528 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 114,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,188 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush siezed / noisy (2.4.G.2)

centre heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush siezed / noisy (2.4.G.2)

centre heat shield insecure

exhaust system rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,876 miles

EML on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

h/brake partialy siezed

rear exhaust poor condition

slight wear o/s rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2012 78,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

h/brake partialy siezed

o/s front tyre serious damage inner sidewall

rear exhaust poor condition

slight wear o/s rear suspension bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,371 miles

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

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,278 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,277 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 22 Oct 2009 69,722 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 69,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,808 miles

****OSF TYRE DEFLATED PRIOR TO TEST.TYRE INFLATED INORDER TO CARRY OUT TEST.NO OBJECTS IN TYRE, REQUIRE FURTHER INVESTIGATION NOT PART OF MOT SEPERATE JOB SHOULD BE RAISED****

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,338 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SN53 CPK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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