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SP53 AXG

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,584 mi
Last recorded76,584 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 AXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,584 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside front underside of sill trim damaged.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 76,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine light on.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexys. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front underside of sill trim damaged.

O/S Head light aim low ?

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 59,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,919 miles

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 51,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,971 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 48,971 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,726 miles

Front subframe rear bushes slight worn.

O/S & N/S Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front subframe rear bushes slight worn.

N/S washer jet high.

O/S & N/S Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,000 miles

Battery low.

Front tyres slight worn on outer edges.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,493 miles

Power steering pipes insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,861 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,202 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 AXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AXG, 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 AXG registered?

SP53 AXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is SP53 AXG safe to buy?

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