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LK03 VYT

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 89,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 approx. (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 89,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 approx. (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 80,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,171 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 71,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,512 miles

Engine lamp on

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine lamp on

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,843 miles

Engine lamp on

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,718 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 41,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 20,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,716 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,357 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 VYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

LK03 VYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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