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SY53 AMX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,243 mi
Last recorded142,243 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 AMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 142,243 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 215.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 137,213 miles

Nearside Front outer edge tyre wear

Rear tyres x cracking

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 137,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front outer edge tyre wear

Rear tyres x cracking

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.f. tyre outer wall has a cut but not showing cords at this time

Fail 27 Nov 2014 134,002 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.f. tyre outer wall has a cut but not showing cords at this time

Pass 10 Sep 2013 128,994 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 128,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box is rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,241 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

borderline travel at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,819 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 60,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,639 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 AMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY53 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

SY53 AMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is SY53 AMX safe to buy?

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