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VX53 JVD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,420 mi
Last recorded160,420 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JVD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,420 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 160,388 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 145,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two small cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,455 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2017 127,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner edges of wheels in poor condition

nearside headlamp in poor condition

oil leak

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 113,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner edges of wheels in poor condition

nearside headlamp in poor condition

oil leak

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,128 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,130 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electric fuel flap release not working properly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,611 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,599 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 36,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn low on ouer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,574 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on ouer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 28,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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VX53 JVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX53 JVD, 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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VX53 JVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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