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SY53 AMV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,096 mi
Last recorded36,096 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 AMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,889 miles

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

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

advise all brake discs front and rear pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,715 miles

plastic covers on sills

Fail 5 Oct 2009 23,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

cracking starting on both rear tyres

plastic covers on sills

slight grooving on n/s f brake disc

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,618 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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SY53 AMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY53 AMV, 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 SY53 AMV registered?

SY53 AMV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is SY53 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 AMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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