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VX53 UYT

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,841 mi
Last recorded124,841 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 124,841 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 124,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,492 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 116,487 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested fuel too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,187 miles

Eml light

Exhaust tail section in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2016 99,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

eml light on

tail box in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,626 miles

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

eml on

exhaust system rusty and back box in poor condition

oil low

Fail 24 Aug 2015 97,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

eml on

exhaust system rusty and back box in poor condition

oil low

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,230 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,049 miles

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,989 miles

REAR EXHAUST STARTED TO CORRODE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 77,700 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 77,700 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,609 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS STARTED TO WEAR

Pass 12 Dec 2006 50,009 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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VX53 UYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UYT, 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 VX53 UYT registered?

VX53 UYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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