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EU53 LUE

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 146,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 132,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 132,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,269 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak from osf of engine bay

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,480 miles

front discs worn & pads low

osf brake binding very slightly

play to nsr hub

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,322 miles

battery light on

play to nsr hub

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery light on

play to nsr hub

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,829 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 89,686 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,533 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 50,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,138 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 LUE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

EU53 LUE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EU53 LUE safe to buy?

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