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LX53 EHH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,913 mi
Last recorded165,913 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EHH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 165,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 160,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 156,425 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 156,419 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking & return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding parking (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 152,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 148,300 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 148,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 144,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 141,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

off side front inner tyre has damage but no cords showing

Fail 4 May 2012 141,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

off side front inner tyre has damage but no cords showing

Pass 5 May 2011 133,288 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 117,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,860 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 110,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,928 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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LX53 EHH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EHH, 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 EHH registered?

LX53 EHH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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