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OY53 VGE

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 160,768 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 146,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,264 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 123,695 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,653 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 103,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,237 miles

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,633 miles

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box delaminating

Fail 14 Mar 2018 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,747 miles

rear exhaust box getting weak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,016 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,638 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,658 miles

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

rear number plate deteriating

screw in o/s/r tyre

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,604 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,275 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 28,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,688 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,452 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,212 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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OY53 VGE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OY53 VGE, 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 OY53 VGE registered?

OY53 VGE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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