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SP53 AVG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,111 mi
Last recorded147,111 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 147,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 138,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 138,998 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 134,680 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin due to tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake requires attention[ travel]

rear silencer in poor condition

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 121,707 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 121,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Along floor pan (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Along floor pan, bend to fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,533 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,200 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,108 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,787 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,766 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,859 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 66,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 55,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,425 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 AVG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SP53 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

SP53 AVG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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