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EU53 JXJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,778 mi
Last recorded176,778 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 JXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 176,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated and heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2016 173,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front beam images faint

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated and heat shield loose

Pass 23 Nov 2015 166,680 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 157,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2014 157,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 152,459 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 152,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 146,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 140,052 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 132,481 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 123,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 114,957 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge recommend track check

Pass 26 Sep 2007 102,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,901 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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EU53 JXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU53 JXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 JXJ registered?

EU53 JXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EU53 JXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 JXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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