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DX53 GWG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,347 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,310 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

damage to offside mirror glass

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,310 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (5.2.5b)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

damage to offside mirror glass

Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,570 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Nov 2014 87,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,613 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2013 82,611 miles

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,553 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low

slight play in front subframe rear bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,732 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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DX53 GWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX53 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

DX53 GWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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