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MX53 GYW

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 GYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 110,409 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 110,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,669 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides, Advise to Change Soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,588 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 93,861 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slight play marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 87,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,723 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 79,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,826 miles

osf tyre wearing from edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,862 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 64,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,095 miles

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise off side front outter cv boot weeping

advise rear exhaust box corroded

advise slight movement in front subframe and lower arm bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 57,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,964 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,964 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,674 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 49,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,117 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 GYW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

MX53 GYW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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