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SH53 OZG

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,183 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (Borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,206 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,292 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,297 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,587 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,255 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,393 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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SH53 OZG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH53 OZG, 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

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What year was SH53 OZG registered?

SH53 OZG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is SH53 OZG safe to buy?

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