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FG03 LCL

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,629 mi
Last recorded133,629 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 133,629 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 133,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested heavy corrosion too inner flitch's (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 132,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 132,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 119,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 119,886 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 111,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 18 Oct 2016 111,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,168 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 95,168 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,432 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,186 miles

advise both rear coil springs have excessive corrossion.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box outeer skin peeling away.

advise steering,suspension,exhaust system and brake components all corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,759 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise off side front seat belt webbing,fraying

advise rear brake discs corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise off side front seat belt webbing,fraying

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,802 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs corroding

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise front subframe rear bushes worn

advise off side front tyre slight damage outter side wall

advise rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,660 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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FG03 LCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FG03 LCL, 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 FG03 LCL registered?

FG03 LCL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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