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MX53 GZG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 GZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 141,221 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 122,070 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 112,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 94,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 87,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,327 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 GZG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

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

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