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MX53 LDL

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,164 mi
Last recorded154,164 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 154,164 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 154,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 142,668 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 142,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 131,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 121,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,697 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 65,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,464 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 LDL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

MX53 LDL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is MX53 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 LDL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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