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LX03 FXD

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 156,730 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 156,724 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 156,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 151,787 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 151,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 142,327 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 142,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,284 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

front number plate chipped

rear box rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 112,131 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear box rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,134 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,134 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 70,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2006 50,786 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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LX03 FXD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX03 FXD, 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 LX03 FXD registered?

LX03 FXD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is LX03 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 FXD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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