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MX53 ADO

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 ADO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 108,836 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,852 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,682 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre is slightly uneven in tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,193 miles

Midd and rear exhaust rusty condition.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,193 miles

Midd and rear exhaust rusty condition.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,255 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,373 miles

n/s/r tyre on inner edge slightly uneven.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,429 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,570 miles

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

hand brake comes up alongway but not to the end of its travel

Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,204 miles

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

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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MX53 ADO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MX53 ADO, 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 ADO registered?

MX53 ADO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is MX53 ADO safe to buy?

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