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EU53 LTT

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,283 mi
Last recorded121,283 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LTT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 121,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 119,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,093 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 117,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 115,595 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,065 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 79,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,589 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,651 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,615 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,349 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 LTT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LTT, 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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EU53 LTT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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