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MX53 AEB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,851 mi
Last recorded155,851 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 AEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 155,851 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres both sides distorting on inner edges

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Aug 2021 132,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose not correctly seated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

head light levelling light on dash but aim all ok

slight oil leak

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Aug 2021 132,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong size (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose not correctly seated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

head light levelling light on dash but aim all ok

slight oil leak

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,693 miles

Beam image slightly blurred

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,280 miles

Front inner discs slightly worn.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,748 miles

o/s inner drive shaft spilt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,684 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,004 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,087 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,424 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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MX53 AEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

MX53 AEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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