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SN53 FKP

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,937 mi
Last recorded164,937 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 FKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 164,937 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded but i am unable to carry out a full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2016 160,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 160,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS WEATHERED

Brake pipe slightly corroded by floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER BODY SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 19 Aug 2015 158,083 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 158,083 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded.

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 154,063 miles

slight noise from offside rear suspension bushes no faults or wear found

Fail 8 Aug 2014 154,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight noise from offside rear suspension bushes no faults or wear found

Pass 29 Aug 2013 136,739 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)

Rear exhasut box poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,419 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 126,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 112,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 98,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,527 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SN53 FKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc 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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

SN53 FKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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