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SV53 DXA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,655 mi
Last recorded195,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 DXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 195,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 195,649 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb adrift/upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 173,227 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,135 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 135,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 135,394 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 123,386 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 123,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 96,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,416 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 83,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,253 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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SV53 DXA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV53 DXA, 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 SV53 DXA registered?

SV53 DXA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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