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EU53 LUZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,824 mi
Last recorded110,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,824 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 110,822 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested faulty level sensor (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment nsr and osr handbrake return springs broken (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,028 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 102,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 102,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,818 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 99,818 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,283 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,283 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,414 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,335 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 74,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,252 miles

N/S/F tyre has small cracks. Advise replacement.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,539 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,757 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 LUZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

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

Is EU53 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LUZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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