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MX53 LGA

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LGA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 152,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 132,968 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 132,968 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 114,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 LGA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LGA, 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 LGA registered?

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

Is MX53 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 LGA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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