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LJ53 CVN

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,614 mi
Last recorded149,614 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 149,614 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inside edges

both sides rear suspension top arm to hub bushes slight wear

head light lenes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Mar 2018 149,614 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour near side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour off side rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn bald on inside edges

both sides rear suspension top arm to hub bushes slight wear

head light lenes starting to deteriorate

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,686 miles

near side rear top arm to hub bush slight wear

off side rear top arm bush to hub slight wear

under side of vehicle now going rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2016 143,686 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working near side front (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working near side rear (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working off side rear (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear top arm to hub bush slight wear

off side rear top arm bush to hub slight wear

under side of vehicle now going rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,245 miles

near side and off side rear top arm to hub bushes slight wear

Fail 1 Apr 2015 137,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side and off side rear top arm to hub bushes slight wear

Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,373 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust boxes starting to deteriorate

near side and off side rear top arm to hub bushes slight wear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,722 miles

center and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

near side rear top arm bush to hub slight wear

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded also brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 118,722 miles

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

center and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

near side rear top arm bush to hub slight wear

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded also brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,131 miles

center and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,131 miles

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

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,227 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

near side and off side rear top arm to hub bushes slight wear

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,039 miles

slight wear in near side and off side rear top suspension arm bush to hub

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight wear in near side and off side rear top suspension arm bush to hub

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,274 miles

front near side tyre worn inside and out side edges

Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LJ53 CVN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol 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 LJ53 CVN, 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 LJ53 CVN registered?

LJ53 CVN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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