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LT53 ZKO

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,202 mi
Last recorded49,202 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 49,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 46,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 44,463 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 41,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 40,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,220 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,317 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,658 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 ZKO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LT53 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

LT53 ZKO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 ZKO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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