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EU03 LXP

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,905 mi
Last recorded127,905 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 117,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 117,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,049 miles

engine warning light staying on

outer layer of skin damaged on rear exhaust silencer

slight lip on front brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 90,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 78,126 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,807 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 55,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EU03 LXP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU03 LXP, 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 EU03 LXP registered?

EU03 LXP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EU03 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LXP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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