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LK03 OXL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,995 mi
Last recorded138,995 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 138,995 miles

o/s/f side light dim

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

exhaust rear corroded

nail in n/s/s tyre

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2015 131,875 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

exhaust rear corroded

nail in n/s/s tyre

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 118,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,277 miles

front brake pads low

offsdie front cv boot slightly leaking

offsdie rear tyre low on very inner edge

power steering pipes damp (cross member area)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 106,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads low

long handbrake travel

offsdie front cv boot slightly leaking

offsdie rear tyre low on very inner edge

power steering pipes damp (cross member area)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,328 miles

both front tyres very low (1.6mm)

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2008 64,032 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,614 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,358 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 OXL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

LK03 OXL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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