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LK03 YBD

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

171,061 mi
Last recorded171,061 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 171,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 168,821 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S &O /S WATER INGRESS. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S DETEORATING. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 166,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 164,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 162,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 161,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 160,318 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 157,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 154,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 152,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 124,703 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,930 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,930 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 84,369 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,036 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,461 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,099 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,530 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,352 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 30,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 YBD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

LK03 YBD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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