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LW52 EAO

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,565 mi
Last recorded220,565 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 EAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 220,565 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 220,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 207,366 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 198,914 miles

Exhaust box slightly corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads half way worn on both sides.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 187,558 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted obscuring full view of outer sills

various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 187,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted obscuring full view of outer sills

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 176,037 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edgrs

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2012 167,853 miles

exhaust slightly detieorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 156,482 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 156,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 140,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 123,296 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 123,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 106,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 91,902 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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LW52 EAO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW52 EAO, 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 LW52 EAO registered?

LW52 EAO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LW52 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 EAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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