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WX53 EVM

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,630 mi
Last recorded103,630 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,247 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 91,203 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,195 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,130 miles

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

n/s wiper is not correctly assembled

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,137 miles

both front tyres and near side rear tyres all worn very low on 1.6mm tread depth limits and bald on edges

front brake pads worn thin

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot 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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WX53 EVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WX53 EVM, 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 WX53 EVM registered?

WX53 EVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is WX53 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 EVM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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