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SN53 CSZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,294 mi
Last recorded140,294 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 140,294 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi hitting support beam

Front brakes slight squeal

Rear radius arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 12 Sep 2013 140,294 miles

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.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 134,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 122,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 110,887 miles

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 17 Sep 2009 100,164 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 100,164 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,238 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,238 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,103 miles

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

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 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.

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