MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,388 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front seat belt slight worn / starting to fray.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust system VERY corroded
Exhaust system VERY corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
both wiper blades deteriorating.
rear exhaust section corroding.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Small split in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Small split in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing 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.
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VU53 FAJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 VU53 FAJ, 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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How do I check the history of VU53 FAJ?
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What year was VU53 FAJ registered?
VU53 FAJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2003.
Is VU53 FAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU53 FAJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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