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LX53 EHL

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

216,490 mi
Last recorded216,490 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 216,490 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 216,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 210,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 210,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 203,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2023 203,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 197,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 189,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 189,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

long hand brake travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 183,716 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 179,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 179,400 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 170,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 162,505 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 162,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 154,646 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 146,486 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 12 Dec 2014 138,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sides rear tyres have aprox.3mm tread left

exhaust end box is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 138,516 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sides rear tyres have aprox.3mm tread left

exhaust end box is corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 128,616 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides rear suspension hub buhses have play

front exhaust flexi joint deteiorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 109,362 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 101,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,944 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,408 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 EHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EHL, 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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LX53 EHL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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