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FG03 LFD

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,190 mi
Last recorded149,190 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 149,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 149,031 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 140,986 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 140,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2018 136,351 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 131,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,614 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge and 2mm tread depth

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 125,614 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge and 2mm tread depth

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,754 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,184 miles

n/s wiper split on ends

play in both sides hub bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,941 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,871 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,329 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 LFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG03 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

FG03 LFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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