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A6 LDG

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,559 mi
Last recorded55,559 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LDG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,559 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,553 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,415 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,819 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,419 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre side wall has damage

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre side wall has damage

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,227 miles

Offside Front tyre aprox.3mm tread left

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front gearbox mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,401 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 45,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,377 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 32,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A6 LDG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A6 LDG, 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.

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What year was A6 LDG registered?

A6 LDG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is A6 LDG safe to buy?

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