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FX53 BDE

2003 Saab 9-5 · Diesel · 2958cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2958cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Saab 9-5 Diesel 2958cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 114,774 miles on the clock, averaging 7,382 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 BDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,382

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,112
Average per year7,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX53 BDE 37k57k76k95k115k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage110,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage106,282 miles
Since last MOT+10,249 miles
PASS
Mileage96,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage87,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage78,501 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,499 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
PASS
Mileage78,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage72,054 miles
Since last MOT+16,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,258 miles
Since last MOT+17,893 miles
PASS
Mileage37,365 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2958cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 BDE

What car is FX53 BDE?

FX53 BDE is an grey Saab 9-5, diesel (2958cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 BDE?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 BDE was 114,774 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 BDE passed its MOT?

FX53 BDE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.

Is FX53 BDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 BDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FX53 BDE?

FX53 BDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.