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GX53 JVJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,499 mi
Last recorded143,499 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 JVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 143,499 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,169 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 135,139 miles

AIR INTAKE HOSE DISCONECTED

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

O/S BEAM PATTERN WEEK

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,784 miles

front service brake veers right

nearside front tyre on wear limit

security of front under tray suspect

Pass 25 Nov 2013 124,060 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 124,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch slipping

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,283 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,386 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,682 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,390 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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GX53 JVJ 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 92.3%.

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 GX53 JVJ, 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 GX53 JVJ registered?

GX53 JVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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