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SP53 AUO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,716 mi
Last recorded147,716 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 AUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 147,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 140,704 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 135,636 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,042 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,996 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 119,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,195 miles

discs corroded

exhaust corroded and tail pipe snapped off

Fail 29 Jan 2013 97,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

discs corroded

exhaust corroded and tail pipe snapped off

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail pipe missing from exhaust

Fail 11 Feb 2012 98,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail pipe missing from exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,962 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,018 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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SP53 AUO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP53 AUO, 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 SP53 AUO registered?

SP53 AUO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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