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OY53 LHB

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,109 mi
Last recorded133,109 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 125,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,046 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Slight fraying on both front seat belts.

Fail 23 Dec 2016 119,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Slight fraying on both front seat belts.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,051 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,051 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit [225/45/17w]

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes, unable to check properly inside clips

corrosion in o/s/f coil spring

exhaust back box corroding

n/s headlamp slightly loose

slight bind on both rear wheels

wear on all brake discs

Fail 31 Oct 2014 101,925 miles

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

wear on all brake discs

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit [225/45/17w]

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes, unable to check properly inside clips

corrosion in o/s/f coil spring

exhaust back box corroding

n/s headlamp slightly loose

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,240 miles

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

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,732 miles

Nearside mirror in poor condition

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,339 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 71,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 57,390 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 19 May 2008 57,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

centre seat belt not fastening o/s/r indicator bulb insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,347 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 49,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,549 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 36,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s front tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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OY53 LHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 OY53 LHB, 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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OY53 LHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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