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EU03 LYA

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 83,830 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,129 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 8 Mar 2011 80,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,598 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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EU03 LYA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LYA, 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 EU03 LYA registered?

EU03 LYA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is EU03 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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