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GX03 LVB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 157,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 148,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 138,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 129,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 122,283 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 111,732 miles

movement in front {rear ) subframe bushes

rear silencer deterioated

slight movement detected at rear wheels

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,643 miles

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

osr and nsr slight play in top rose bush

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,674 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,059 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut in tread to cords less than 25mm

Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,021 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,713 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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GX03 LVB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GX03 LVB, 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 GX03 LVB registered?

GX03 LVB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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