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MX53 LDN

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,034 mi
Last recorded195,034 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LDN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 195,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 192,606 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 192,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 189,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 189,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 187,085 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 172,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 157,529 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 143,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,444 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,095 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 LDN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

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

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