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GX53 OKJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 141,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,538 miles

both front tyres close to limit

oil leak

subframe bushes worn

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,412 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe , rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 81,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre perishing through both edges ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 79,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 78,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,791 miles

O/S/R Tyre mishaped on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,595 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,999 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,307 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,085 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 31,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,020 miles

front registration plate coming apart,front brake pads worn very low,all four tyres on 3mm

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 OKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

GX53 OKJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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