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EU03 LYK

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,015 mi
Last recorded69,015 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,474 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,662 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,905 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,774 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

o/s wiper blade torn

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 LYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU03 LYK, 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 LYK registered?

EU03 LYK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is EU03 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LYK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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