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MX53 AAO

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 AAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,391 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Broke but still secure. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,391 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Broke but still secure. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,960 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken but still secure.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,789 miles

Front Exhaust support bracket broken but still secure.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable return spring broken.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,789 miles

Front Exhaust support bracket broken but still secure.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable return spring broken.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 78,655 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 May 2016 78,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 May 2015 65,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 65,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,715 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,528 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,528 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,629 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,608 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 29,608 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,004 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,387 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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MX53 AAO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MX53 AAO, 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 MX53 AAO registered?

MX53 AAO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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