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LK53 AZR

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 AZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blades leaving smears

exhaust rear box rubber broken

oil level low

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,669 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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LK53 AZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LK53 AZR, 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 LK53 AZR registered?

LK53 AZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LK53 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 AZR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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