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FG03 LCT

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,629 mi
Last recorded154,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LCT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 154,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2018 154,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 146,589 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 146,589 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has crack but no cords showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 136,119 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has crack but no cords showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 130,062 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 121,918 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn 3m

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 May 2013 113,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 113,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 108,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 108,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 100,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 92,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 81,893 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 74,208 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 66,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 55,621 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FG03 LCT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

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

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