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DX03 LFF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,361 mi
Last recorded123,361 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 LFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,361 miles

exhaust emits a large amount of smoke when started

Fail 26 Jan 2018 123,244 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emisions not tested

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,148 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,866 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 112,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,398 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,391 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,294 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,826 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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,403 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,282 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 84,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 69,076 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,619 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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DX03 LFF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX03 LFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 LFF registered?

DX03 LFF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is DX03 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 LFF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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