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EU53 LTV

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 116,459 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front oil cooler pipes leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box separating

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2019 112,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box separating

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,549 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension arms.

Front numberplate starting to delaminate.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear lower rose joint.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 106,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Corrosion on rear suspension arms.

Front numberplate starting to delaminate.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear lower rose joint.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,429 miles

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

rear tyres very low on inner edges.

slight play in nearside rear top rose joint.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,051 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Rear exhaust box very rusty.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight play in nearside rear rose bushes.

Some play in rear arm front bushes.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Rear exhaust box very rusty.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight play in nearside rear rose bushes.

Some play in rear arm front bushes.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,309 miles

Rear brake discs worn .

Rear exhaust box very rusty.

Slight play in nearside rear top suspension rose bush.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

No nearside reversing light.

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

Rear brake discs worn .

Rear exhaust box very rusty.

Slight play in nearside rear top suspension rose bush.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,857 miles

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

rear exhaust box splitting

Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,857 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,881 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,881 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,468 miles

Headlight levelling warning light on .

Slight play in rear suspension upper rose joints both sides.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brakes discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,788 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,604 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,747 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,747 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,328 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EU53 LTV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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