MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front becoming low
o/s/f becoming low
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall and worn uneven on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine light on dash
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake imballance close to limit
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 CFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SV53 CFJ, 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 SV53 CFJ registered?
SV53 CFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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