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EU53 LSC

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,833 mi
Last recorded121,833 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LSC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 121,833 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 120,358 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 118,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 116,656 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 114,975 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2022 114,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 112,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 111,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 111,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,143 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 101,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,458 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 78,137 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,123 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 LSC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

EU53 LSC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EU53 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LSC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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