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FX53 LMJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,144 mi
Last recorded167,144 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 LMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 167,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 158,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 149,395 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,937 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 139,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 133,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Dec 2012 133,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Dec 2011 126,710 miles

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

nearside door mirror insicure

Pass 16 Nov 2010 119,746 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 115,037 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,067 miles

rear brake discs corroding / poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2007 104,696 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 93,982 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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FX53 LMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX53 LMJ, 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 FX53 LMJ registered?

FX53 LMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FX53 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 LMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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