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SV53 DWE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 DWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 85,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,423 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion o/s/f brake disc

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2013 77,700 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,668 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,192 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

return spring missing at nearside rear handbrake lever

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,635 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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SV53 DWE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWE, 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 DWE registered?

SV53 DWE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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