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DX53 GWA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,895 mi
Last recorded153,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,895 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 153,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens holed (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 142,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc's (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 142,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc's (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 123,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 102,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 94,685 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,120 miles

both rear brake flexis slightly perished

both top rear hub bushes have slight play

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 49,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DX53 GWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 DX53 GWA, 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 DX53 GWA registered?

DX53 GWA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is DX53 GWA safe to buy?

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