MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine light on
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)
Oil dripping
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/ZR17W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)
Engine light on
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)
Oil dripping
Engine light on
Gearbox leaking dripping
Nearside Outer Rear 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine light on
Gearbox leaking dripping
Nearside Outer Rear 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
Both front tyres just on req limit attn req soon. Both front brake pads low.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LX53 EGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LX53 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?
LX53 EGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is LX53 EGJ safe to buy?
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