MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front cv boots deteriated at the ends but still prevents the ingress of dirt
metal rattle noise coming from engine possibly pulley guide/tensioner breaking up
offside front anti-roll bar linkage upper dust cover deteriated but still prevent the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
metal noise from cambelt area when engine speed is picked up. sounds like something loose (recommend further investigation)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
metal noise from cambelt area when engine speed is picked up. sounds like something loose (recommend further investigation)
Oil leak
both front cv boots leaking grease from inner joint, no visible damage and appear to be securely fixed
osr seatbelt retracting mechanism requires attention but does not meet any fail criteria
rear registration plate in poor condition
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LR52 LYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LR52 LYV, 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 LR52 LYV registered?
LR52 LYV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is LR52 LYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR52 LYV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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