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SV53 CFG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,056 mi
Last recorded152,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 152,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and leaking in numerous places (7.1.2)

Fuel filter casing corroded.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Hub bush. (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 152,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded floor section and rear section at petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17w (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and leaking in numerous places (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2017 149,029 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 143,642 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 143,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre under inflated

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 136,711 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Brake discs slightly pitted.

EML light on

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,711 miles

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

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

All coil springs corroded.

Brake discs slightly pitted.

EML light on

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 126,028 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 122,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot wont open but access can be gained through the rear seats

centre/rear exhaust corroded/slightly deteriorated

engine management light on in dash

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,671 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,134 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SV53 CFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV53 CFG, 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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SV53 CFG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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