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FG03 LCN

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,651 mi
Last recorded119,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LCN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 119,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,827 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front main beam was not working, pushed orange headlamp relay in main fuse box and started to work

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall is splitting in lots of places but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm at lowest point plus puncher too close to side to be repaired (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall is splitting in lots of places but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall is splitting in lots of places but no cords showing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both handbrake cable return springs missing

rear exhaust box very poor condition but not blowing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front main beam was not working, pushed orange headlamp relay in main fuse box and started to work

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall is splitting in lots of places but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm at lowest point plus puncher too close to side to be repaired (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall is splitting in lots of places but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall is splitting in lots of places but no cords showing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both handbrake cable return springs missing

rear exhaust box very poor condition but not blowing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,228 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,441 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 84,152 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Both rear lower outer suspension arm rose bushes have play

Exhaust system has a broken bracket

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,152 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Both rear lower outer suspension arm rose bushes have play

Exhaust system has a broken bracket

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,125 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 79,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 May 2010 70,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,225 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 May 2006 28,678 miles

both front wipers are split.

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 LCN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LCN, 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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FG03 LCN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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