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MX53 LCG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,282 mi
Last recorded144,282 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 144,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 135,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 126,561 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 116,231 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 108,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 103,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.27 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded under sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 169,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 161,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 153,630 miles

Oil leak engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 153,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 150,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 150,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 146,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 146,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 138,820 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 131,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 122,374 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center section on exaust has a minor leak of exaust gases

exaust hangers deteriorated but not loose.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,174 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 LCG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCG, 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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MX53 LCG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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