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LT53 ZJY

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,673 mi
Last recorded115,673 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 115,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,158 miles

n/s/f brake hose slight twisting

Fail 23 Jun 2012 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake hose slight twisting

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,918 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2010 82,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,657 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,380 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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LT53 ZJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT53 ZJY, 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 LT53 ZJY registered?

LT53 ZJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is LT53 ZJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 ZJY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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