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MX53 LFH

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

172,501 mi
Last recorded172,501 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 172,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Offside Rear Chassis area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 16 Oct 2024 165,444 miles

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Sep 2023 149,895 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm rose joints have slight play

Offside Rear trailing arm rose joints have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2022 135,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 129,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 129,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear suspension rose joints have slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2020 122,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear suspension rose joints have slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 115,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,821 miles

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

exhurst box crodded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 94,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner (4.1.E.1)

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

exhurst box crodded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,590 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear top arm bushes some play

both rear tyres tread depth reading 0 on inner edge

exhaust badly corroded

front tyres unevenly worn

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 28 Aug 2015 91,589 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear top arm bushes some play

both rear tyres tread depth reading 0 on inner edge

exhaust badly corroded

front tyres unevenly worn

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,571 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres only just legal on inner edges

heavy corrosion on exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres only just legal on inner edges

heavy corrosion on exhaust

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

body sill covers fitted

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner of treads close to limit

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,675 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edge

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Corrosion on front cross beam

Corrosion on front sub-frame

Heavy corrosion on exhaust back box

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on O/S centre brake pipes

Slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,674 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edge

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Corrosion on front cross beam

Corrosion on front sub-frame

Heavy corrosion on exhaust back box

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight corrosion on O/S centre brake pipes

Slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,893 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear flexible brake hoses age cracking

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear number plate deteriorated - close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,211 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,656 miles

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

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 LFH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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