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MX53 LDU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,654 mi
Last recorded102,654 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,654 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 102,071 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DONE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DONE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 101,857 miles

Nearside parking brake slow to react, parking brake may require further adjustment/repair.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 101,846 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 101,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont pull out to check (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind strut tower under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind strut tower under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear, offside rear and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear upper and offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,866 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 90,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,546 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 84,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,310 miles

Oil leak

front offside tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,837 miles

steel brake pipes rusty

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,634 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,440 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,646 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 LDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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