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EU53 LUY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,522 mi
Last recorded144,522 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 144,522 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 144,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 137,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 127,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 127,261 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,490 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,188 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,537 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,887 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,008 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

EU53 LUY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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