CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC03 WRE

2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,293 mi
Last recorded160,293 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto92,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 WRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
View full Saab 9-5 Aero Auto reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 160,293 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

play in both rear lower rose bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2015 160,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on front sub frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on front sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on front sib frame (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on front sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

play in both rear lower rose bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2013 157,706 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape & perished

Front sub frame bushes in poor condition

Play in o/s/r suspension rose bush

Fail 25 Jul 2013 157,706 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres going out of shape & perished

Front sub frame bushes in poor condition

Play in o/s/r suspension rose bush

Pass 29 Jun 2012 149,061 miles

Front subframe mounting bushes worn

Play in o/s/r lower rose bush

Fail 29 Jun 2012 149,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front subframe mounting bushes worn

Play in o/s/r lower rose bush

Pass 6 Jul 2011 138,794 miles

fraying to both front seat belts

front sub frame bushes worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 138,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fraying to both front seat belts

front sub frame bushes worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads worn

Fail 8 Jul 2010 124,487 miles

Fraying to o/s/f & n/s/f seat belts

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 124,487 miles

Fraying to o/s/f & n/s/f seat belts

O/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,564 miles

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

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

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

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

Slight corrosion n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 9 Jul 2009 110,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

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

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

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

Slight corrosion n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,428 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

long hand brake travel

Fail 3 Jul 2008 91,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to both rear brake discs

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,881 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 75,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,956 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 56,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
Full Saab 9-5 Aero Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC03 WRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 92,074 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 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 WRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC03 WRE?

You can check the full history of LC03 WRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC03 WRE registered?

LC03 WRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LC03 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 WRE shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC03 WRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC03 WRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.