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FX53 BFE

2003 Saab 9-5 · Diesel · 2171cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2171cc
ColourSilver
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 2171cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 179,063 miles on the clock, averaging 11,579 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 BFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,579

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,242
Average per year11,579
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX53 BFE 39k74k109k144k179k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage179,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage169,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage160,765 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,735 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,591 miles
Since last MOT+11,759 miles
PASS
Mileage148,832 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,724 miles
Since last MOT+13,703 miles
PASS
Mileage135,021 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage126,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage117,600 miles
Since last MOT+12,353 miles
PASS
Mileage105,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage96,437 miles
Since last MOT+12,708 miles
PASS
Mileage83,729 miles
Since last MOT+21,572 miles
PASS
Mileage62,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage53,886 miles
Since last MOT+14,758 miles
PASS
Mileage39,128 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2171cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 BFE

What car is FX53 BFE?

FX53 BFE is an silver Saab 9-5, diesel (2171cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 BFE?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 BFE was 179,063 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 BFE passed its MOT?

FX53 BFE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 17 Sep 2018.

Is FX53 BFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 BFE 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 BFE?

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