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LX53 ADU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,335 mi
Last recorded158,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ADU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 158,335 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 158,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 143,318 miles

Advise bad engine oil leak

Advise front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Advise no coolant in bottle

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 141,093 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,371 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs lipped

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter split

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 113,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs lipped

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter split

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,924 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 71,772 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,602 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LX53 ADU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX53 ADU, 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 LX53 ADU registered?

LX53 ADU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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