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2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 83,520 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,813 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,802 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,998 miles

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,254 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 60,253 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,227 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 58,227 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,200 miles

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

park brake application uneven

Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,489 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 52,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,513 miles

EML staying on

Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,286 miles

EML on

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 46,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre cracked and begining to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2011 29,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on outer side edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2009 20,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 6,897 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,009 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 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.

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