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BX53 CSY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,244 mi
Last recorded128,244 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,570 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 126,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,200 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closer check recommended (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closer check recommended asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 2 Nov 2023 124,192 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closer check recommended (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closer check recommended asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2022 120,944 miles

Offside Front under body corroded but not excessive

front brake service recommended

Fail 26 Oct 2022 120,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front under body corroded but not excessive

front brake service recommended

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,990 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,233 miles

The rear exhaust box hangers are corroded & there is one missing!

Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,344 miles

The rear exhaust box mountings are corroded & one out of the three is now gone!

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,809 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,455 miles

offside front seat belt frayed

rear exhaust box very badly corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,246 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust support missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is becoming heavily perished inbetween the tread

rear exhaust silencer is becoming heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 74,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,054 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,983 miles

front brake discs have a lot of wear

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,184 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,725 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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BX53 CSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BX53 CSY, 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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BX53 CSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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