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BL52 LZO

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 LZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,324 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 127,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 119,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,952 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,518 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 81,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,431 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,447 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,194 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,988 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,253 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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BL52 LZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BL52 LZO, 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 BL52 LZO registered?

BL52 LZO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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