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LJ03 DYV

2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid105,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 114,959 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 114,955 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 104,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 104,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 95,611 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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LJ03 DYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 105,284 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 DYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 DYV registered?

LJ03 DYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LJ03 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 DYV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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