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MX53 LCV

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,203 mi
Last recorded198,203 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 198,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 198,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 189,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

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

both rear coil springs corroded

hole exhaust system is badly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 182,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 172,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 172,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 158,733 miles

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

Offside Rear smell of fuel no leaks found

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side's (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 158,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear smell of fuel no leaks found

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side's (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 140,081 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear wheel arches/components dirty

nsf windscreen wiper blade streaking[WBBR0022]

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and broken away from exhaust box

Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,572 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and broken away from exhaust box

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust backbox slightly deterioated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 69,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,217 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 LCV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for MX53 LCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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