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BL52 LZS

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,780 mi
Last recorded130,780 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 LZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,780 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 130,780 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,783 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 124,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 99,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 99,559 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,607 miles

Advise front and rear registration plates deteriating.

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,230 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 53,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 LZS is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

BL52 LZS is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BL52 LZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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