MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust corroded
Exhaust flexi hitting support beam
Front brakes slight squeal
Rear radius arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust corroded
Handbrake cable at offside has very little movement.
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all wheels have slight outer rim damage
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all wheels have slight outer rim damage
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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SN53 CSZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?
SN53 CSZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is SN53 CSZ safe to buy?
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