2003 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · MX53 GZO
2003 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 165,254 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2290cc
MX53 GZO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2012
- 165,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MX53 GZO Mileage History
- 28/09/200656,191 mi
- 08/11/200657,950 mi+1,759 mi
- 24/11/200780,056 mi+22,106 mi
- 22/11/200897,473 mi+17,417 mi
- 24/11/200897,473 mi
- 05/11/2009119,929 mi+22,456 mi
- 05/11/2009119,929 mi
- 26/11/2010143,862 mi+23,933 mi
- 12/05/2011143,873 mi+11 mi
- 21/05/2012165,252 mi+21,379 mi
- 25/06/2012165,254 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 18,994 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
MX53 GZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-5 (MX53 GZO) between September 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2012 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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