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MX53 LCJ

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 139,782 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 139,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,552 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,285 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 134,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 131,457 miles

Handbrake application uneven attention required

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 131,457 miles

Handbrake application uneven attention required

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 129,228 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Slight blow from exhaust flexi section

Fail 16 Jan 2013 129,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Slight blow from exhaust flexi section

Pass 19 Jan 2012 123,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,920 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 108,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,073 miles

Nearside rear tyre aproaching wear limit.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 59,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,093 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 LCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

MX53 LCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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