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EY53 BNX

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,511 mi
Last recorded130,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 BNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 130,511 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,917 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 118,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 112,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,889 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,278 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,278 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,532 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,859 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 51,858 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,715 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,620 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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
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EY53 BNX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY53 BNX, 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 EY53 BNX registered?

EY53 BNX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is EY53 BNX safe to buy?

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