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LK03 FYU

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,395 mi
Last recorded143,395 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 May 2013 143,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 128,911 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 102,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,961 miles

Advise:front & rear no.plate lettering starting to fade

Advise:fuel flap sticking

Advise:outer casing of rear box detiorated

Advise:play in both rear wheels(suspect upper suspension arm bushes)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,277 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 FYU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

LK03 FYU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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