2003 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · LX53 ADO
2003 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,159 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX53 ADO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2023
- 149,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX53 ADO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-5 (LX53 ADO) between September 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LX53 ADO Mileage History
- 21/09/200648,508 mi
- 12/09/200760,660 mi+12,152 mi
- 21/08/200876,624 mi+15,964 mi
- 15/02/201084,935 mi+8,311 mi
- 27/10/201093,502 mi+8,567 mi
- 28/10/201093,503 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/201395,802 mi+2,299 mi
- 17/12/201395,808 mi+6 mi
- 22/01/2015102,732 mi+6,924 mi
- 26/01/2016112,181 mi+9,449 mi
- 25/01/2017118,071 mi+5,890 mi
- 19/01/2018124,242 mi+6,171 mi
- 24/01/2019130,001 mi+5,759 mi
- 27/01/2020135,842 mi+5,841 mi
- 13/01/2021139,779 mi+3,937 mi
- 21/01/2021139,944 mi+165 mi
- 13/01/2022142,954 mi+3,010 mi
- 25/01/2023149,159 mi+6,205 mi
Average of roughly 6,158 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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