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SN53 CSY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,097 mi
Last recorded50,097 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,519 miles

Coil spring corroded (ALL 4) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (ALL 4) UNDER CAR VERY RUSTY, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,548 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 43,765 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 42,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pile outer shield corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle & all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 42,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pile outer shield corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle & all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,041 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 41,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,811 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 39,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,542 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 33,913 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s door mirror

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,913 miles

o/s door mirror

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,131 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 14,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,721 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 CSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

SN53 CSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is SN53 CSY safe to buy?

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