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SN53 UAL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,420 mi
Last recorded161,420 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UAL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 161,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 154,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 154,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 144,497 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 134,355 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2016 134,355 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 129,097 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,149 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 113,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,656 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,705 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,456 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 UAL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

SN53 UAL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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