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OX53 DEU

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 DEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 120,387 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 120,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 116,298 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,156 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre has nail/screw in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,286 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, OS dip beam image starting to blur

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,683 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 82,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,911 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 70,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,175 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,259 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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OX53 DEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OX53 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OX53 DEU?

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What year was OX53 DEU registered?

OX53 DEU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is OX53 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 DEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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