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RE53 GXZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

174,533 mi
Last recorded174,533 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 174,533 miles

all repairs undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2026 174,521 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo retaining nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

all repairs undersealed

Fail 27 Jan 2025 174,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exessive smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 162,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 144,459 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,158 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,137 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 129,232 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2019 128,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,982 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel low level light displayed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter, drain bung and from block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhause heat shield fixture pulled through material, remaind adequately supported via remaining fixings.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 122,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern displayed (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel low level light displayed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter, drain bung and from block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhause heat shield fixture pulled through material, remaind adequately supported via remaining fixings.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,436 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 116,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,439 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,182 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting n s r wheel bearing has slight play (4.2.B.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,912 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 81,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

headlight levelling warning light is illuminated on the dashboard.

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,370 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,196 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,850 miles

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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RE53 GXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RE53 GXZ, 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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RE53 GXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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