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SN53 CUG

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,098 mi
Last recorded167,098 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CUG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 167,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 163,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 156,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge's

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 149,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 139,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 130,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2012 122,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 116,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2010 103,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 103,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nsf brake hose retainind device missing,, however hose seems secure enough

Pass 15 May 2009 90,836 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 90,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 77,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,128 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,012 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 59,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 CUG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CUG, 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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SN53 CUG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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