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MX53 LDC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,578 mi
Last recorded195,578 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 195,578 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 195,578 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 190,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 186,156 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting no cords exposed

Pass 22 Apr 2014 181,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 175,611 miles

nsr tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 170,356 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 170,353 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 165,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 157,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 129,065 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in rear hub bushes

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,592 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 97,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,346 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 LDC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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