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PX53 CZB

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,953 mi
Last recorded121,953 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 CZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 109,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,121 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 23%

Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,117 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,923 miles

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

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise nearside door mirror body broken

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,604 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise cuts on nearside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 41,435 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,367 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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PX53 CZB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PX53 CZB, 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 PX53 CZB registered?

PX53 CZB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PX53 CZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX53 CZB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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