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DX53 GXH

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,615 mi
Last recorded176,615 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 176,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,345 miles

General corrosion rear

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 168,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 168,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 166,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 166,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 161,710 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 161,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 157,151 miles

Advise both rear axle upper rose bushes

Advise o,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise rear axle brake discs corroded.

Advise rear axle shocker bushes cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2016 151,773 miles

Advise both rear upper rose bushes have slight play

Advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

Advise n,s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2015 146,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 140,096 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 133,401 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 126,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,117 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil pipes nr radiator corrosion

rear silencer poor condition

wheels off inspection rear brake pads

Fail 13 Dec 2011 120,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil pipes nr radiator corrosion

rear silencer poor condition

wheels off inspection rear brake pads

Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,513 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 83,117 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DX53 GXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

DX53 GXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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