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LT53 ZJU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,617 mi
Last recorded208,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZJU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 208,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Oil Leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front To Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bushes (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 208,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm (Outer Rose Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Oil Leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front To Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bushes (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 201,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 192,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 183,151 miles

Engine Light On Dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 173,062 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 173,062 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 164,634 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 164,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 156,546 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 156,521 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 149,271 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 149,202 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 141,064 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 9 Feb 2011 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,641 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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LT53 ZJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT53 ZJU, 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 LT53 ZJU registered?

LT53 ZJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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