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GX53 KJK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,702 mi
Last recorded107,702 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 107,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 104,099 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,375 miles

Corrosion started to rear outer sills

Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,089 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rose bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,590 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,344 miles

Both rear tyre starting to perish on inside wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,344 miles

Both rear tyre starting to perish on inside wall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,139 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 4 Sep 2006 26,318 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 KJK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KJK, 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 KJK registered?

GX53 KJK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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