MOT Status
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83,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake application uneven
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake application uneven
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
reverse lamp inoperative
EML staying on
EML on
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyre cracked and begining to perish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres wearing on outer side edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN53 CSV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CSV, 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 CSV registered?
SN53 CSV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is SN53 CSV safe to buy?
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