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LX03 FXU

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,858 mi
Last recorded109,858 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 109,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded not blowing

Fail 31 Jul 2026 109,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded not blowing

self level warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded bur not blowing

Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no cut off pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded bur not blowing

Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,488 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,437 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,419 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 82,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,287 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,191 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tail section corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,880 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,824 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 61,113 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 61,113 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 56,321 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 56,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,277 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,568 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 FXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX03 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

LX03 FXU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is LX03 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 FXU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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