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MX53 LBK

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,393 mi
Last recorded200,393 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 200,393 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 199,769 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 180,121 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 155,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 142,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 131,358 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 119,687 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 119,687 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 105,295 miles

front discs badly lipped

impact damage to nsf wheel

nsf tyre flat

rear discs badly worn and coroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,280 miles

nsf tyre has object embedded in tread face

Fail 24 Oct 2007 105,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre has object embedded in tread face

Pass 31 Aug 2007 105,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,299 miles

advise front tyres starting towear on outer edge

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 LBK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

MX53 LBK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MX53 LBK safe to buy?

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