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FG03 LCP

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LCP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes rear & mid sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall of o/s/r tyre has long nasty splits /cuts & (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded.

mil light stopping on

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

parking brake has little reserve travel

splits not deep on inner side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

engine MIL light on

Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

engine MIL light on

Pass 15 May 2019 97,104 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded rear back box

Fail 15 May 2019 97,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded rear back box

Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,143 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 225 / 45 / 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 82,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and mis shaped (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,766 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,363 miles

Rear silencer skin top-half corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,206 miles

Rear silencer skin (top half) corrosion

Some brake pipes previously greased, corrosion perhaps?

W/screen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,815 miles

W/screen chipped

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,728 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 LCP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

FG03 LCP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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