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AY53 LRE

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,205 mi
Last recorded179,205 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 179,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 172,063 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 166,710 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 158,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 145,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 132,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,279 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 103,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 103,454 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 103,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs slightly worn

slighr damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 92,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre has small tear on rim protector

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 76,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2007 58,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chunk missing from o/s/r outer tyre wall - no cords showing

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2006 40,103 miles

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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AY53 LRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY53 LRE, 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 AY53 LRE registered?

AY53 LRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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