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LK03 FXG

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,177 mi
Last recorded140,177 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FXG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both headlights are cloudy however still show a beam pattern

Pass 9 Oct 2014 113,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,509 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

tail pipe missing and rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 106,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

tail pipe missing and rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,906 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no recordable exhaust emissions.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no recordable exhaust emissions.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 86,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 28 Feb 2011 74,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,736 miles

Chassis plate missing

Engine oil level low

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Small lump starting to develope on off-side front tyre - Inner sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,843 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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LK03 FXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LK03 FXG, 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 LK03 FXG registered?

LK03 FXG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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