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LK03 FYC

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,846 mi
Last recorded95,846 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,843 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,380 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust

Fail 14 Nov 2015 91,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light to rear (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

advise condition of rear exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,384 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust casing correded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 90,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust casing correded

Pass 8 May 2013 79,650 miles

Oil leak

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge.

advise rear brake pads wearing low and close to legal limits.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 7 May 2013 79,649 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge.

advise rear brake pads wearing low and close to legal limits.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,771 miles

advise all rear seat belts wet.

advise front brake discs corroded and worn close to legal limits.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise rear brake discs corroded and brake pads wearing low.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in front subframe rear bushes.

advise water in boot.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,770 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise all rear seat belts wet.

advise front brake discs corroded and worn close to legal limits.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise rear brake discs corroded and brake pads wearing low.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in front subframe rear bushes.

advise water in boot.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,715 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light damage to near side front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2011 67,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light damage to near side front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,634 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,267 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LK03 FYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

LK03 FYC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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