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EU53 LTO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,970 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,454 miles

wipers not always parking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,290 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,979 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 26,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,870 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 LTO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EU53 LTO, 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 EU53 LTO registered?

EU53 LTO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is EU53 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LTO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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