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MC53 LCL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,847 mi
Last recorded139,847 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 139,847 miles

enine light on

slight play in subfram mounting bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2013 133,680 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,529 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,304 miles

gearbox mountings showing signs of wear( slight movement)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,939 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 42,939 miles

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

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

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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MC53 LCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MC53 LCL, 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 MC53 LCL registered?

MC53 LCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is MC53 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 LCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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