MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all under body components lightly corroded
exhaust system mounts broken but system supported adequately
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust mounting points broken away
Rear rear exhaust system heavily corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Split in O/S/F Tyre
O/S rear handbrake developing a fault and is clearly not performing aswell as the N/S
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Rear exhaust box N/S support bracket has broken off, however at the moment the exhaust is supported.
Front suspension top cups at front getting rather rusty.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front suspension top cups at front getting rather rusty.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s rear hand brake efficiency lower than n/s
Offside rear tyre 2.0mm only
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s front tyre side wall perishing
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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DX53 KWG 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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?
DX53 KWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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