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DX53 GWE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,340 mi
Last recorded105,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,340 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 105,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,616 miles

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 91,256 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,282 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,093 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,936 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,507 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,424 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,201 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,838 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,630 miles

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

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 GWE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

DX53 GWE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DX53 GWE safe to buy?

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