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GX53 OJW

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,818 mi
Last recorded132,818 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OJW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 132,818 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and outer skin coming off

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 132,816 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust back box corroded and outer skin coming off

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 121,424 miles

exhaust weak

handbrake lever high

slight play in both rear top rose joints

Pass 23 Apr 2016 111,181 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 110,692 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 98,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

very slight play in N/S/F lower swivel

Pass 24 May 2014 90,089 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 90,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 86,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 81,063 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 75,722 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,649 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,447 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 55,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,501 miles

Nearside 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GX53 OJW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX53 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

GX53 OJW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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